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2022 World Cup Qualifiers: How Super Eagles could line up against Ghana

  • Francis UzohoGetty Images

    Goalkeeper - Francis Uzoho

    Uzoho rightly deserves to retain his spot between the sticks after the brilliant saves he made in Kumasi on Friday.

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  • William Troost-EkongGetty

    Defender - William Troost-Ekong

    Led the team from the back the time out and his solid defensive display helped the Super Eagles avoid defeat on the road without conceding any goal.

  • Sampson Dweh, Leon Balogun, Liberia vs Nigeria Backpagepix

    Defender - Leon Balogun

    Balogun proved to Eguavoen in the first leg his partnership with Troost-Ekong the 'Oyinbo Wall' remains a formidable force.

  • Calvin BasseyGetty

    Defender -Calvin Bassey

    The Rangers defender was introduced in the final 15 minutes of Friday's goalless draw and he delivered a promising performance on the left flank.

  • Ola Aina, Nigeria vs Liberia Backpagepix

    Defender - Ola Aina

    Aina was on top of his game in Kumasi, contributing to both defensive and attacking play and he should be given a chance to maintain his spot at right-back.

  • Frank Onyeka - BrentfordGetty Images

    Midfielder - Frank Onyeka

    While we await an update on Innocent Bonke's injury, the Brentford star is tipped to get the nod for marshalling role in the midfield.

  • Watford and Nigeria midfielder Peter Etebo.Watford.

    Midfielder -Oghenekaro Etebo

    Etebo could join Onyeka to strengthen the midfield and help the Super Eagles dominate proceedings at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium.

  • Joe Aribo, CARBacpagepix

    Midfielder - Joe Aribo

    Aribo should be drafted to play a free role as the no. 10. The Rangers star boasts of the creativity and the work rate that could help Nigeria unsettle the Black Stars

  • Moses Simon Getty

    Midfielder - Moses Simon

    Simon provides more attacking options for the Super Eagles through the wings and he could get a second chance to rediscover his scoring boots for the team.

  • Victor Osimhen Getty

    Forward - Victor Osimhen

    Osimhen is Nigeria's leading scorer in the World Cup qualifiers with four goals so far and he kept the Black Stars defenders on their toes throughout the first leg.

  • Odion Ighalo Hilal Ahli SPL 18.03.2022Hilal Twitter

    Forward - Odion Ighalo

    Ighalo could be deployed to support Osimhen upfront as the Super Eagles chase a win at all cost to qualify for the World Cup.