Nigeria vs Tanzania: Osimhen leads the line, Ajayi chosen as Chelle picks familiar XI
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Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, had no surprises in the squad he chose to face Tanzania in Nigeria's First AFCON qualifying game.
He went with his preferred diamond formation, with Akor Adams partnering Osimhen upfront; Ademola Lookman playing as the number 10; and Samuel Chukwueze playing in the right side of midfield.
The Chosen XI (Nigeria)
Goalkeeper: Stanley Nwabali
Defenders: Bright Osayi-Samuel, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Zaidu Sanusi
Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi (C), Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, Ademola Lookman
Forwards: Victor Osimhen, Akor Adams
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Tanzania XI
Goalkeeper: Zuberi Foba Masudi
Defenders: Shomari Kapombe, Bakari Mwamnyeto, Ibrahim Hamad, Mohamed Husseini
Midfielders: Alphonce Msanga, Novatus Miroshi, Charles M'Mbombwa
Forwards: Simon Msuva, Mbwana Ally Samatta, Tarryn Allarakhia
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