Thursday, November 21, 2024

AFCON 2019 Qualifier: Ighalo, Musa, Onyekuru to lead Eagles attack vs Seychelles


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AFCON 2019 Qualifier: Ighalo, Musa, Onyekuru to lead Eagles attack vs Seychelles By Sampson Adedeji If the reports coming from the Super Eagles camp in Asaba is to be taking serious, BSN Sports scooped that the trio of Shanghai Shenhua striker, Odion Ighalo, Al Nasr Ahmed Musa and Galatasaray front man Henry Onyekuru might lead Super Eagles attack against Pirates of Seychelles. The 3-time African champions has already secured its passage into the finals which made the outcome of the match inconsequential. Super Eagles forward, Ighalo will be hoping to add to his tally of 6 goals which tied him up with Burundi's striker Fiston Abdulrazak. Musa will look to continue his impressive runs for Nigeria while Onyekuru will also continue his search for first competitive goal in Nigeria colour. The midfield will witness the return of Wilfred Ndidi who was out of the last game due to suspension and will play alongside Arsenal's Alex Iwobi and Stoke city's Etebo Oghenekaro. Francis Uzoho will continue in goal while Leganes defender Kenneth Omeruo will pair with Udinese's William Troost Ekong. Paderborn defender Jamiu Collins will start from the left side of the defense while Bursaspor's Shehu Abdullahi will play from the right. The match is scheduled for 4 pm Nigeria time. The Probable Starting XI Goalkeeper Francis Uzoho Defenders Shehu Abdullahi Jamilu Collins William Ekong Kenneth Omeruo Midfielders Semi Ajayi Wilfred Ndidi Ahmed Musa Alex Iwobi Attackers Henry Onyekuru Odion Ighalo
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Niyi Busari

Award winning journalist, Niyi Busari, the Publisher and CEO of BSN Sports Concepts is one of the most celebrated Nigerian sports journalist of his generation. A"cross-over" professional, he combines the talents and abilities of a print and electronic journalist in a manner that is rare, even though his specialization is print. A graduate of Economics from the University of Abuja where he obtained his Bachelor Degree in 2015.

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