Super Eagles Probable XI vs Madagascar; Kalu to Start, Mikel to Return

Nigeria Super Eagles will complete their Africa Cup of Nations preliminary journey on Sunday when they entertain debutants Madagascar in Alexandria, Egypt. With two consecutive victories in the bag, Coach Gernot Rohr will love to maintain his 100 percent record in a very comfortable Group B.

According to reports, Daniel Akpeyi will be seeking for his third clean sheet of the competition as he will be between the sticks. Chidozie Awaziem will at the right width of the defence just like Ola Aina by the left.
The Oyinbo wall which consists Leon Aderemi Balogun and William Troost-Ekong will stand strong under the protection of Wilfred Ndidi.

Captain John Mikel Obi will assume duty in the position of Oghenekaro Etebo who will rest alongside Ahmed Musa and star defender Kenneth Omeruo.
Alex Iwobi will be the chief supplier for enterprising Samuel Chukwueze and Orion Ighalo while Samuel Kalu will play his first match of the competition after some doubts over his health.

By Olamide Oyetunji

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