Date: Thursday 9th June, 2022
Time: 5:00 pm
Stadium MKO Abiola
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Team News
Nigeria
Following Nigeria's failure to reach the World Cup, Augustine Eguavoen was relieved of his role in charge of the Super Eagles, with Portuguese head coach Jose Peseiro recently earning the role.
The 62-year-old has drawn up a 27-man list for the upcoming AFCON qualifiers, including the likes of Alex Iwobi, Leicester City's Ademola Lookman and full-back Zaidu Sanusi, who won the Primeira Liga title with Porto.
Napoli star Victor Osimhen, who netted 14 goals in 27 outings in the Serie A, has been recalled to the squad, alongside captain and Fatih Karagumruk forward Ahmed Musa.
At the defensive end of the pitch, Semi Ajayi and Watford man William Troost-Ekong played the full 180 minutes in the friendly games against Mexico and Ecuador and should partner at the heart of the defence once again.
Twenty-five-year-old midfielder Joe Aribo and veteran defender Leon Balogun, who were part of the Rangers side that suffered a defeat in the Europa League final, have also been included.
Nigeria possible starting lineup:
Uzoho; Aina, Troost-Ekong, Ajayi, Sanusi; Aribo, Etebo; Lookman, Iwobi, Simon; Osimhen
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone have named 25 players to lead them to the Africa Cup of Nations finals in 2023, including the likes of Queens Park Rangers' Osman Kakay and Tottenham midfielder Kallum Cesay.
We expect Kiester to stick to his proffered 4-3-3 formation with a back four of Osman Kakay, Alie Sesay, Steven Caulker and Kevin Wright, shielding Nbalie Kamara in goal.
Further up the pitch, Mohamed Buya Turay should spearhead the attack, teaming up with Wycombe Wanderers' Sullay Kaikai and 22-year-old Musa Noah Kamara.
Sierra Leone possible starting lineup:
Kamara; Kakay, Sesay, Caulker, Wright; Conteh, Cesay, Quee; Turay, Kamara, Kaikai
Prediction: Nigeria 2-0 Sierra Leone
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