The starting line-up of the 2019 AFCON qualifiers between Nigeria and South Africa is out with midfielder John Ogu and strikers Henry Onyekuru, Ahmed Musa relegated to the bench while Daniel Akpeyi will be between the sticks.
The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier will take place at the Godswil Akpabio Stadium, Akwa Ibom, on Saturday (5pm Nigerian time).
Goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi, who limped out of training on Wednesday, is fit to start and takes Ikechukwu Ezenwa’s place in goal while Chidozie Awaziem makes his full debut in central defence ahead of Kenneth Omeruo and partners William Troost-Ekong.
Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi, captain Onazi Ogenyi and Oghenekaro Etebo make up the midfield three.
