Super Eagles starting XI vs Ghana: Dennis, Lookman start

Emmanuel Dennis, Ademola Lookman join Victor Osimhen in attack as the Super Eagles look to earn a place at Qatar 2022 World Cup

 

Austin Eguavoen made five changes to the Super Eagles team that drew with Ghana on Friday ahead of the decisive second leg in Abuja.

Super Eagles left back Zaidu Sanusi will start from the bench after being replaced by Calvin Bassey of Rangers.

Joe Aribo now has new midfield teammates in Oghenekaro Etebo and Frank Onyeka.

And a front three of Emmanuel Dennis, Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen.

23. Francis Uzoho (GK)

2. Ola Aina

5. William Ekong

6. Leon Balogun

18. Calvin Bassey

4. Frank Onyeka

8. Oghenekaro Etebo

10. Joe Aribo

21. Emmanuel Dennis

12. Ademola Lookman

9. Victor Osimhen

Eguavoen makes five changes to Nigeria's XI to play Ghana tonight.

Full debuts for Bassey, Lookman & Dennis 🔥#WCQ | #NGAGHA | #JollofDerby pic.twitter.com/AtzVIwTirP

— Soar Super Eagles (@SSE_NGA) March 29, 2022

The Abuja Stadium is reportedly as full capacity as Nigerians are all out to support the Super Eagles tonight despite everything that is happening in the country.

 

Confirmation Confirmation Confirmation
60,000 Capacity filled

People still outside the stadium struggling to get in.

Eagles on the the pitch now having their warm up session #Ghana #nigeriavsghana #Nigeria #SoarSuperEagles #RoadtoQatar pic.twitter.com/eGO2u5SRwr

— Sarafina Napoleon (@FinaNapoleon) March 29, 2022