The Super Eagles square up against the Pirates in a 2019 Afcon qualifying tie, and Brila provides possible Line up, team news, and prediction ahead of the encounter.
TEAM NEWS
The team had their last training session at the Stade Linite on Friday evening, with all 21 players fit for selection to garner the three points on offer for Nigeria.
Available for selection to safeguard the goalpost are Francis Uzoho, Ikechukwu Ezenwa, and Daniel Akpeyi, with Leon Balogun, Kenneth Omeruo, Bryan Idowu, Chidozie Awaziem, Semi Ajayi and Jamilu Collins to battle for rearguard positions.
Ogenyi Onazi, Wilfred Ndidi, Oghenekaro Etebo, John Ogu, Kelechi Nwakali, and Joel Obi are available in the middle, while Ahmed Musa, Kelechi Iheanacho, Simeon Nwankwo, Henry Onyekuru, Odion Ighalo, and Samuel Kalu will contest for slots in the frontline.
TIME OF GAME
With Seychelles three hours ahead of Nigeria, the game will kick off at 1:30 pm Nigerian time (4:30 pm local time in Seychelles).
POSSIBLE LINE UP (4-4-2)
GK – Francis Uzoho
DF – Kenneth Omeruo, Leon Balogun, Chidozie Awaziem, Brian Idowu
MF – Ogenyi Onazi, Wilfred Ndidi, Oghenekaro Etebo
FW – Ahmed Musa, Odion Ighalo, Henry Onyekuru
PREDICTION
Seychelles 0-5 Nigeria
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