Probable Starting XI As Super Eagles Tackle Guinea Bissau In Dead Rubber Group Match

Probable Starting XI As Super Eagles Tackle Guinea Bissau In Dead Rubber Group Match By Our Reporter The Super Eagles of Nigeria are arguably the team to beat at the ongoing 2021African Nations Cup in Cameroon. Following their excellent performance and 100% record at the ongoing African Cup of Nations many are already tipping them to go all the way in the competition. Interim boss Augustine Eguavoen has comfortably guided his team to secure top spot in Group D with a game to spare, following their impressive victories over Egypt and Sudan. The next task for them is a game against Guinea Bissau, a match which will be a mere formality since the result will not have any effect on their campaign. For this match, coach Eguavoen is expected to field a second-string starting lineup in order to rest the first team regulars ahead of the knockout rounds. The likes of Kelechi Iheanacho, Joe Aribo, Wilfred Ndidi, Taiwo Awoniyi, Moses Simon, Kenneth Omeruo and Ola Aina - to name a few; are expected to sit out this tie or at least start from the bench. So what would be the perfect second-string lineup to face Guinea Bissau? Goalkeeper Francis Uzoho is expected to be given his chance to feature in between sticks in place of Maduka Okoye. Defenders Chidozie Awaziem and Semi Ajayi can form a solid center-back partnership while Tyrone Ebuehi and Jamilu Collins play as the fullbacks. Midfielders Brentford's Frank Onyeka and Kelechi Nwakali could feature in a midfield pivot with Chidera Ejuke and Alex Iwobi acting as the wingers. Strikers Henry Onyekuru and Slavia Prague's Peter Olayinka will be a formidable strike partnership. The duo can trouble any defence with their pace and neat link-up play that has made them successful in their various European club sides. In Eguavoen's preferred 4-4-2 formation, here is a perfect second-string XI that can comfortably beat Guinea Bissau.