AFCON 2023: Troost-Ekong, Iwobi, Lookman, Sanusi Return For Cameroon Clash

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Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has named his starting X1 for tonight’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 fixture against Cameroon.

Peseiro made four changes in his starting line-up from the previous game against Guinea-Bissau.

William Troost-Ekong has recovered from the thigh injury that kept him out of the game against the Djurtus.

Troost-Ekong will pair Semi Ajayi and Calvin Bassey in central defence.

Porto’s Zaidu Sanusi is selected ahead of Bright Osayi-Samuel for the left wing-back position, while Ola Aina will start at right wing-back.

Alex Iwobi, who is making a return to the starting line-up will pair Frank Onyeka in midfield.

Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman reclaims his place at left wing, while Moses Simon will play from the right wing.

Victor Osimhen will lead the attack against the Indomitable Lions.

Super Eagles Starting XI

Stanley Nwabali – Calvin Bassey, William Ekong (Captain), Semi Ajayi – Ola Aina, Zaidu Sanusi, Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi – Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon

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