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Nigeria have revealed their starting line-up for their international friendly against Iran, with goalkeeper Stanley Okoye named as the starter in goal.
The Super Eagles line-up features a mix of experienced internationals and emerging talent, with Wilfred Ndidi in midfield and Ademola Lookman expected to play a key role in attack.
Defensively, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Semi Ajayi and Ogbu are listed among the starters, while Chukwueze and Moses Simon provide the attacking width alongside striker Akor Adams.
Nigeria starting XI:
Okoye, Osayi, Ndidi, Ogbu, Ajayi, Lookman, Akor, Chukwueze, Onyemaechi, Simon, Iwobi.
Coach Eric Chelle has also named a strong bench of substitutes, including Francis Uzoho, Zaidu Sanusi, Raphael Onyedika and Paul Onuachu, offering multiple options across defence, midfield and attack.
Substitutes:
Adebayo, Uzoho, Sanusi, Onyeka, Dele Bashiru, Otelle, Ejuke, Fernandez, Umole, Onuachu, Nwadike, Nwaiwu, Sor.
The match will begin on Friday at 2pm Nigerian time.
