test

test slidelist

test linking Commentary

Testing FAQ for Betting Articles

This is a liveblog

i am from the future

test faq

bc article type

Betting Article Test

test top stories localized only on international

arst

artstasrtarstasrtasr

Cameroon vs Nigeria: Five Super Eagles Rohr must start

The Super Eagles and the Indomitable Lions face off for the second time in a few days on Tuesday,&nbsp;and further injuries as well as&nbsp;Gernot Rohr’s recent admission, offer&nbsp;a glimmer of excitement.
Having hinted at a different approach with new players, the German frustratingly tried nothing fresh and gave largely insignificant cameos to players fans were hoping to see more of.

Rohr has again insinuated at trying out new players and even a new system with three at the back, but&nbsp;the short turnaround between both fixtures suggests he may do as he says this time.

Given the information, which players should feature from the off as Nigeria look to get the better of the side that beat them 1-0 on Friday?

Cameroon vs Nigeria

While the inclusion of the 22-year-old has nothing to do with the system change, giving him a start continues the healthy competition between the Omonia Nicosia goalkeeper and Maduka Okoye.
Uzoho was anointed Rohr’s first choice going into the last World Cup, but Okoye’s emergence during the 22-year-old’s lengthy layoff means the experienced manager won’t have it easy picking his man between the sticks going forward.

Having granted the 21-year-old Sparta Rotterdam goalie a start on Friday, Uzoho may return to the XI on Tuesday.

Francis Uzoho

The Everton man’s performance in the 1-0 loss drew a lot of criticism from supporters, and rightly so.
However, having mostly thrived at wing-back under Carlo Ancelotti at Everton last term, the Super Eagles could utilise his strengths in that position in a one-off friendly encounter vs Cameroon.

Abdullahi Shehu wouldn’t give the same attacking verve as the ex-Arsenal player, despite being a more natural pick for a wing-back slot, so Iwobi in wide defence will be reasonable.

Alex Iwobi

The Leicester City player had a decent-to-good showing on Friday and ought to feature from the off on Tuesday.
Ndidi’s strengths out of possession mean he can’t be overlooked and the protection he offers the defence will be a necessity against the Indomitable Lions.

Wilfred Ndidi

Nigerians were somewhat disappointed by the XI last time out and subsequent inconsequential minutes given to players like Olayinka.
With the players getting little rest since that 1-0 defeat, the Slavia Prague forward should fancy a start on Tuesday as he looks to make an impression for the West African nation.

Peter Olayinka

The Lorient man was tipped to start on Friday due to Paul Onuachu’s tardy appearance in Austria.
However, Rohr opted for the Genk striker at his expense, to supporters’ annoyance.

The boss has hinted at a different approach in the second meeting and the 14-goal frontman may be a beneficiary of the changed system and different starters.

Terem Moffi

Cameroon vs Nigeria: Five Super Eagles Rohr must start | Goal.com

Cameroon and Nigeria face off yet again on Tuesday, and Goal believe some members on the West Africans&apos; roster should be guaranteed starters.