Interim coach, Austin Eguavoen favours the 4-3-3 formation and hopes to make the Super Eagles play more from the wings at the AFCON in Cameroon. PUNCH Sports Extra’s KELVIN EKERETE takes a look at the Eagles likely starting XI at the continental showpiece based on the players current form, experience and consistencyundisputed first-choice under former coach, Gernot Rohr, Okoye has been a revelation since making his debut for the Eagles in an international friendly against Brazil in 2019.
His fine form for club and country this season also earned him a move to Premier League outfit, Watford.The versatile and Aina is preferred as the starting right-back ahead of the more offensive-minded Tyronne Ebuehi.The Torino man played both left-back and right-back at the last AFCON to outline his versatility. Aina should get coach Austin Eguavoen’s nod ahead of Ebuehi, having had tournament experience and has been more active in the team in recent games, over Ebuehi.
Collins also edges Sanusi in terms of competition experience. He featured in the country’s final three games at the AFCON in Egypt in 2019.Assistant captain and first choice Troost-Ekong will retain his spot in central defence.
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