Nigeria vs Equatorial Guinea: Nwabali, Yusuf, Iwobi Start; Osimhen Leads Attack

Chippa United’s Stanley Nwabili will be in goal when the Super Eagles take on Equatorial Guinea in a Group B encounter at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday (today).

Ola Aina will operate as right-back, while Zaidu Sanusi is preferred ahead of Bruno Onyemaechi in the left-back position.

Vice-captain William Troost-EKong will pair West Brom’s Semi Ajayi in central defence.

Royal Antwerp’s Alhassan Yusuf will make his first competitive start for the three-time African champions against the Nzalang Nacional.

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The 23-year-old will operate in a midfield three with; Frank Onyeka and Alex Iwobi.

Moses Simon will play from the right-wing, while Ademola Lookman will operate from the left-wing

Napoli hitman Victor Osimhen will lead the team’s attack.

Super Eagles X1 Vs Equatorial Guinea

Stanley Nwabali – Zaidu Sanusi, Ola Aina, Semi Ajayi, William Ekong (Captain)

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