Nigeria vs Russia: Nwabali Set to Start as Iheanacho Leads New Super Eagles Line-up
Stanley Nwabali is expected to start in goal when the Super Eagles face Russia in an international friendly at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on Tuesday. Kelechi Iheanacho is in line to lead the attack after returning to the squad. Moses Simon and Akor Adams are also expected to feature as coach Eric Chelle tests several new and home-based players. Maduka Okoye will not be involved, while Wilfred Ndidi has withdrawn through injury. Raphael Onyedika is also unavailable after Eintracht Frankfurt did not release him. Chelle could hand opportunities to Michael Atata, Samuel James, Aderemi Adeoye, Igor Wilfred and Stephen Michael.
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