The senior national team of Nigeria will later today begin their campaign at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations when they take on Egypt in their first group game.
Interim coach of the Nigerian team Austine Eguavoen will be in charge of the team for the first time in a competitive game as he aim to steady the ship for incoming substantive coach Jose Peseiro.
Eguavoen picked Union Berlin striker Taiwo Awoniyi to lead the attack with Moses Simon and Samuel Chukwueze playing on the left and right flank respectively.
Starting XI
Maduka Okoye
Kenneth Omeruo
William Troost-Ekong
Ola Aina
Zaidu Sanusi
Wilfred Ndidi
Joe Aribo
Kelechi Iheanacho
Samuel Chukwueze
Moses Simon
Taiwo Awoniyi
