Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has made four significant changes to his starting lineup ahead of Nigeria's Unity Cup final clash against the Reggae Boys of Jamaica.
Werder Bremen full-back Felix Agu, Brentford centre-back Benjamin Frederick, winger Moses Simon, and Nathan Tella have all been handed starting spots for the crucial encounter.
Frederick will partner with former Flying Eagles teammate Igoh Ogbu in central defence, while Agu will operate from the left-back position. Sodiq Ismail retains his place at right-back, making him the only home-based player to survive the coach's selection changes.
Ismail earned his spot after an impressive performance in Nigeria's 2-1 victory over Ghana, where he provided an assist.
Match Details
The Unity Cup final between Nigeria and Jamaica is scheduled to kick off at 5:00 PM Nigerian time.
Ahead of the match, Moses Simon has warned that the final clash against Jamaica should not be treated as a friendly affair, signaling the team's determination to secure the trophy.
This final comes after several developments in the Super Eagles camp, including Ahmed Musa's departure following his substitute appearance against Ghana and the late squad adjustment that saw Frederick replace Uche.
Coach Chelle had previously expressed satisfaction with the team's performance against Ghana, stating that the Super Eagles deserved their victory in that encounter.
Meanwhile, Jamaica has reportedly drafted in a former Chelsea player for the clash against Nigeria, adding an interesting dimension to the final.