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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Interim manager of Nigeria\u2019s Super Eagles, Augustine Eguavoen, has named his side\u2019s starting XI to face Sudan in today\u2019s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, game in Cameroon.<\/p>\n

Eguavoen decided to maintain the same starting XI that defeated Egypt.<\/p>\n

He opted to start Simon, Chukwueze and Awoniyi in Nigeria\u2019s attack line against Sudan.<\/p>\n

The Super Eagles head to the game after beating Egypt 1-0 in their first match earlier this week.<\/p>\n

Nigeria are in Group D alongside Sudan, Egypt and Guinea-Bissau.<\/p>\n

Below is Nigeria\u2019s starting XI against Sudan:<\/p>\n

Okoye, Aina, Omeruo, Ekong, Zaidu, Ndidi, Aribo, Iheanacho, Simon, Chukwueze and Awoniyi.<\/p>\n

Substitutes: Akpeyi, Uzoho, Ebuehi, Iwobi, Nwakali, Ejuke, Umar, Onyekuru, Musa, Onyeka, Ndah and Ajayi.<\/p>\n

The kick-off time for the game is 5 pm.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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