Eagles Lineup Against Egypt: Awoniyi, Iheanacho Lead Attack; Iwobi, Ejuke Benched
By Amaechi Agbo
Union Berlin of Germany striker, Taiwo Awoniyi will lead the Super Eagles attack as they face Pharaohs of Egypt in Group D opening match today at the ongoing 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON in Cameroon, www.bestchoicesports.com.ng can report.
However, Everton midfielder, Alex Iwobi will watch from the bench
Coach Augustine Eguavoen has enturtsed the 9 Bundeslig goal striker with the responsibility to spearhead the attack this evening in Cameroon.
In The lineup released by the technical crew, Awoniyi will be flanked by Samuel Chukwueze and Moses Simon on the wings.
Leicester City attacker, Kelechi Iheanacho will play supporting striking role in the middle.
While Wilfred Ndịdị and Joe Aribo will coordinate the middle of the park.
In the defence, stand in captain, William Troost-Ekong, leads the rear with Kenneth Omeruo, while Ola Aina and Saudi Sanusi are on both flanks as well
In goal post is new Watford FC of England Goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye.
The match will kick off by 5pm Nigeria time at the Roumde Adjia Stadium in Garoua, Cameroon.