AFCON 2023: Zaidu Sanusi returns to starting lineup as Chukwueze plays in the stead of SimonAfrica

Coach Jose Peseiro has made a couple of changes to the Nigeria Super Eagles team that played in the semi final against South Africa in the African Cup of Nations going on in Cote D'Ivoire, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

FC Porto defender, Zaidu Sanusi has returned to the starting line up for the final against host nation Cote D'Ivoire after recovering from a minor injury prior to the last 4 clash against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa.

Osayi-Bright who replaced him at the tie won by Nigeria on penalties was dropped to the bench while Simon Moses will start from the bench in the Sunday encounter as Jose Peseiro has decided to have Samuel Chukwueze start against the Elephants.

The Portuguese tactician stays with his 3-4-3 formation which has proven effective and efficient in seeing the Super Eagles reach the final.

Semi Ajayi, William Troost-Ekong and Calvin Bassey line up behind goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali while Ola Aina, Alex Iwobi, Zaidu Sanusi and Frank Onyeka take charge of the midfield.

The attacking force has Samuel Chukwueze, Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen.

The final match comes up at 9pm Nigeria time at the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe on Sunday.

Uche Dozie