Éric Chelle is expected to start Francis Uzoho in goal following an injury to Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, who has since returned to Italy.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle will shuffle the pack when Nigeria take on Jordan in an international friendly tonight.
The match, scheduled for the Corendon Airlines Park in Antalya, Turkey, will kick off at 6.30 pm Nigerian time.
Last Friday, the Malian tactician named a strong line-up as the Super Eagles defeated Iran 2–0 in another friendly.
However, Chelle is now expected to give opportunities to several fringe players during this second game of the international break.
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Francis Uzoho will start in goal following an injury to Udinese’s Maduka Okoye, who has returned to Italy.
In addition to Okoye’s absence, Hull City’s Semi Ajayi and left-back Bruno Onyemaechi are also unavailable, having been granted permission to leave the camp to attend to personal matters.
Consequently, FC Porto defender Zaidu Sanusi will replace Onyemaechi at left-back, while newcomer Emmanuel Fernandez is set to step in for Ajayi.
Meanwhile, new invitees Philip Otele and Yira Collins Sor are also expected to earn their first caps for the Super Eagles today.
