Cote d’Ivoire vs Nigeria: Peseiro Makes Changes to Starting XI

Calvin Bassey and Samuel Chukwueze, who started from the bench in the last game, were named as starters as Peseiro switched to a 5-2-3 formation from the 4-3-3 in the Equatorial Guinea match.

Stanley Nwabili retains his place as first choice goalkeeper, while Victor Osimhen leads Nigeria’s attack line, putting to rest concerns about his fitness.

Meanwhile, Alhassan Yusuf was not named in the matchday squad as the midfielder recovers from a muscle problem.

Nigeria’s Starting XI

Stanley Nwabili
Olaoluwa Aina
William Ekong
Oluwasemilogo Ajayi
Calvin Bassey
Sanusi Zaidu
Frank Onyeka
Alex Iwobi
Ademola Lookman
Samuel Chukwueze
Victor Osimhen

Kick off for Nigeria’s clash against Cote d’Ivoire is 5pm local time at the Stade Alassane Ouattara, Ebimpe.