Confirmed: Ighalo dropped as Awaziem replaces injured Balogun for Nigeria-Serbia clash

Ahmed Musa has been preferred in place of Odion Jude Ighalo as Chidozie Awaziem takes the place of injured Leon Balogun in Super Eagles starting line up against Serbia tonight.

No Kelechi Iheanacho, Shehu Abdullahi, Odion Ighalo and Leon Balogun in the Super Eagles line up as Gernot Rohr ring changes for tonight clash against The Eagles of Serbia.

Leon Balogun was replaced by Chidozie Awaziem after failing late fitness test, Francis Uzoho will continue in goal while Brian Idowu remains the left back choice.

Nigeria will play a 4-3-3 formation against Serbia and here is our the team will start off.

Nigeria confirmed XI vs Serbia;

Francis Uzoho.

Tyronne Ebuehi, Troost Ekong, Chidozie Awaziem , Brain Idowu.

Ogenyi Onazi, Wilfred Ndidi, Joel Obi.

Alex Iwobi, Ahmed Musa, Victor Moses.

The game will kickoff 8pm Nigerian time on Tuesday.