Nigeria v Tunisia: Super Eagles starting XI against Carthage Eagles confirmed

Coach Augustine Eguavoen has recalled the same players who played in Nigeria’s first two group D games against Egypt and Sudan.

After resting up to 8 players for Nigeria’s last group game against Guinea-Bissau, the players returned for the round of 16 clash against Tunisia.

Maduka Okoye returns in goal, Taiwo Awoniyi, Samuel Chukwueze, Simon Moses also returned in attack.

Here is the starting XI

1. Maduka Okoye
2. Ola Aina
22. Kenneth Omeruo
5. William Trost-Ekong (C)
12. Sanusi Zaidu
4. Wilfred Ndidi
10. Joe Aribo
14. Kelechi Iheanacho
15. Simon Moses
17. Samuel Chukwueze
19. Taiwo Awoniyi

On the Bench

16. Daniel Akpeyi, 23. Francis Uzoho, 21. Tyrone Ebuehi, 18. Alex Iwobi, Jamilu Collins, 26. Olisa Ndah, 25. Kelechi Nwakali, 8. Frank Onyeka, 7. Ahmed Musa, 11. Henry Onyekuru, 24.Umar Sadiq, 6. Semi Ajayi