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Super Eagles caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has released his starting X1 for tonight\u2019s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday six encounter against the Amavubi of Rwanda.<\/p>\n
Udinese shot stopper, Maduka Okoye, will take the place of the bereaved Stanley Nwabali in goal.<\/p>\n
Bright Osayi-Samuel will also take the place of injured Ola Aina at right-back, while Boavista\u2019s Bruno Onyemaechi keeps his position at left-back.<\/p>\n
Captain William Troost-Ekong will partner Gabriel Osho at the heart of the defence.<\/p>\n
Frank Onyeka, Alhassan Yusuf and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru will operate in the three-man midfield.<\/p>\n
Bayer Leverkusen striker, Victor Boniface will lead the attack, and will be supported by Moses Simon and Kelechi Iheanacho.<\/p>\n
The encounter, slated for the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, will start at 5:00 pm Nigeria time.<\/p>\n
AFCON 2025Q: Eguavoen starts Okoye, Iheanacho, Boniface vs Rwanda<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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