Chelle Unveils Super Eagles XI for Friendly Against Portugal

Super Eagles coach Éric Chelle has confirmed his starting line-up for tonight’s international friendly against Portugal, according to reports. Maduka Okoye will start in goal, with Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey and Bruno Onyemaechi at the back. In midfield, Chelle has paired Wilfred Ndidi with Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Tochukwu Nnadi. Genk youngster Christian Akpan earns his debut, while Alex Iwobi, Moses Simon and Akor Adams lead the attack.

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yemiabout 2 months ago

With Okoye in goal and Ajayi, Bassey, Onyemaechi at the back, una think this defence can handle Portugal's attack tonight?

jarumaabout 2 months ago

Are you confident those defenders can cope with Portugal's pace and movement tonight?

krisabout 2 months ago

Despite the familiar names, Portugal's pace and quality will likely expose gaps in that back three much faster than weaker opponents.

maryabout 2 months ago

I see the three at the back, but benching an experienced midfielder could weaken their control in midfield tonight.

melabout 2 months ago

If you want to keep pressure off the defence, midfielders will need to press aggressively and cut out Portugal's supply lines early on.

Chelle Unveils Super Eagles XI for Friendly Against Portugal

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