Official: Nigeria XI vs Central African Republic - Qatar 2022 WCQ

By Emmanuel Oladele - The Super Eagles of Nigeria will this evening face Central African Republic in a Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos.

In the starting line-up, Uzoho replaced Maduka Okoye and Kelechi Iheanacho will also start the game, as he's expected to play Alex Iwobi's role as the Everton star is out of the game due to minor injury. Team Captain Ahmed Musa is on the bench, likewise the two newcomers Awoniyi and Calvin Bassey.

Below is the official starting eleven;

Nigeria XI vs Central African Republic

• Francis Uzoho GK

• Ola Aina

• Troost Ekong (C)

• Leon Balogun

• Jamilu Collins

• Frank Onyeka

• Joe Aribo

• Kelechi Iheanacho

• Moses Simon

• Chidera Ejuke

• Victor Osimhen

Kickoff Time: 5:00PM Nigeria Time (+1 GMT).