Scottish Rangers midfielder, Joseph Aribo will have his first bow when Super Eagles file out against Ukraine in Dnipro.
Francis Uzoho is favoured over Ikechukwu Ezenwa and new kid Maduka Okoye.
William Troost-Ekong will lead the team from the back alongside Africa Cup of Nations bronze winning duo of Olaoluwa Aina and Jamilu Collins while returnee Semi Ajayi completes the back four.
Joe Aribo will hold the midfielder as new Everton midfielder Alex Iwobi will operate as attacking midfielder while Stoke City star Oghenekaro Etebo will dictate play.
The front three contains two French -based in Victor Osimhen and Samuel Kalu as Last Liga youngster, Samuel Chukwueze will fly from the wing.
The Ukraine vs Nigeria match will be played in Dnipro, Ukraine and will be live on Supersport from 7:30pm.
Starting XI
1. Francis Uzoho
2. Ola Aina
3. Jamilu Collins
4. Joe Aribo
5. Semi Ajayi
6. William Troost-Ekong
7. Samuel Chukwueze
8. Oghenekaro Etebo
9. Victor Osimhen
10. Alex Iwobi
11. Samuel Kalu
By Olamide Oyetunji
By Olamide Oyetunji
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