Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George handed Atalanta winger, Ademola Lookman a place in the starting XI in the game against South Africa, the matchday 3 of the African FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports:
Lookman who joined the team two days ago for the crucial encounter has been in a gun blazing form, scoring hat trick in the final of the Europa League against Bayer Leverkusen.
While Lookman operate form the left wing of the attack, Kelechi Iheanacho will be the right hand man to lanky striker, Paul Onuachu.
Wilfred Ndidi, who will captain the team on the night, will partner West Bromwich Albion’s Semi Ajayi in central defense with Chippa United goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali expectedly, being the shot stopper.
Super Eagles Starting XI (4-3-3) vs South Africa: Nwabali-Osayi, Bassey, Ndidi (Captain), Semi Ajayi – Onyeka, Iwobi, Dele-Bashiru – Ademola Lookman, Onuachu, Iheanacho
The Super Eagles will host South Africa’s Bafana Bafana by 8pm at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.
By Olujimi Dare Ogun