Coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria Gernot Rohr has confirmed Owngoalnigeria.com exclusive on Leon Balogun wearing the captain armband against Algeria in today’s clash.
The coach released his line up, same as exclusively released by this portal 12 hours ago, and Balogun was confirmed as captain for the game.
As reported by this portal the coach handed Ola Aina his first start and also listed John Ogu for action for the first time since he took over as coach over a year ago.
Hapoel Be’er Sheva forward Anthony Nwakaeme will make his debut as part of a front three consisting of Alex Iwobi and Kelechi Iheanacho.
Line Up.
Ikechukwu Ezenwa
Shehu Abdullahi
Ola Aina
Leon Balogun
William Troost-Ekong
Ogehenekaro Etebo
John Ogu
Wilfred Ndidi
Anthony Nwakaeme
Alex Iwobi
Kelechi Iheanacho
Maxwell Pius
