Nigeria XI vs Benin: Moffi starts ahead of Boniface

Published on: 10 June 2024

Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George has chosen OGC Nice striker Terem Moffi to lead the attack in the 20226 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

Club Brugge midfielder, Rafeal Onyedika alongside Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi man the middle for the park whileFisayo Dele-Bashiru sits out.

Bashiru got the equalizer for Nigeria in the 1-1 draw against South Africa.

While the Squirrels of Benin sit third on the Group C table with 4 points, one more than Nigeria, Finid’s side are still the favorite going into the game

FULL STARTING IX (4-3-3)

Stanley Nwabali, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Benjamin Taminu, Bright Osayi, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Rafael Onyedika, Ademola Lookman, Terem Moffi, Samuel Chukwueze.

The match is scheduled for 5pm at the Stade Félix Houphouët Boigny, Abidjan.

 

By Olujimi Dare Ogun

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