Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has tasked Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers with leading the line for Nigeria as they take on Jamaica in the final of the Unity Cup, Soccernet.ng reports.
Chelle has made four changes to the team that defeated Ghana 2-1 in their opening game of the Unity Cup on Wednesday.
Semi Ajayi, who was involved in Nigeria's second goal against Ghana has been dropped to the bench. Bruno Onyemaechi, Papa Daniel Mustapha, and Sikiru Alimi have also been relegated to the bench for the final against Jamaica at the Brentford Community.
In their place, older heads Nathan Tella and Moses Simon have returned to the starting lineup. Chelle has also handed debuts to Werder Bremen and Brentford defenders Felix Agu and Benjamin Fredrick.
In goal, Stanley Nwabali keeps his place after his brilliant display against Ghana. Then, Igoh Ogbu and Fredrick start in the heart of the defence.
Sodiq Ismaila keeps his place at right back, while Felix Agu replaces Bruno Onyemaechi.
In the middle of the park, Wilfred Ndidi sits just in front of the back four. He is partnered by Frank Onyeka, who will operate as the center midfielder.
In the attack, Samuel Chukwueze retains his place in the lineup. On the left, Moses Simon has replaced Sikiru Alimi. In the striker's position, Dessers keeps his place.
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Goalkeeper: Stanley Nwabali
Defenders: Igoh Ogbu, Benjamin Fredrick, Felix Agu, Ismaila Sodiq
Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi (C), Frank Onyeka, Nathan Tella
Attackers: Samuel Chukwueze, Moses Simon, Cyriel Dessers
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