BREAKING: Moses Simon Dropped As #Osimhen Led Nigeria Vs Ivory Coast Starting Line Up [FULL LIST] – #AFCON2023—-The Genius Media Nigeria reports that Nigeria have made two changes from their opening game, a 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea.
Winger Samuel Chukwueze, of AC Milan, replaces Moses Simon on the right flank, while Fulham defender Calvin Bassey replaces midfielder Alhassan Yusuf.
That is not a straight swap. With Ivory Coast’s attacking strength in mind, Jose Peseiro has gone for a back three/back five, with Bassey joining William Troost-Ekong and Semi Ajayi at centre half, with Ola Aina and Zaidu Sanusi pushing on from full-back to wing-back.
Alex Iwobi drops from a more advanced midfield position to a deeper central midfield role alongside Frank Onyeka.
TEAM NEWS: Nigeria
The Super Eagles line up as follows.
Nigeria (3-5-2): Nwabali; Troost-Ekong, Ajayi, Bassey; Aina, Onyeka, Iwobi, Sanusi; Chukwueze, Osimhen, Lookman.
Substitutes: Uzoho; Osayi-Samuel, Onyemaechi, Awaziem, Omeruo, Onyedika, Aribo, Musa, Iheanacho, Simon, Onuachu.
TEAM NEWS: Ivory Coast
While the hosts’ XI is below.
Ivory Coast (4-3-3): Yahia Fofana; Aurier, Diomande, Ndicka, Konan; Kessie, Ibrahim Sangare, Seko Fofana; Boga, Krasso, Kouame.
Substitutes: Badra Sangare; Singo, Kossounou, Boly, Diallo, Seri, Diakite, Lazare, Pepe, Gradel, Bamba, Konate.
