Portugal vs Nigeria: Peseiro opts for 4-4-2, Onyemaechi, Moffi, Lookman start

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Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has opted for his favoured 4-4-2 formation in tonight’s friendly against his native country, Portugal.

Omonia Nicosia goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho will be the man between the sticks.

New boy Bruno Onyemaechi will make his debut as right-back, while Empoli’s Tyrone Ebuehi will play from the left-back position.

William Troost-Ekong, who will captain the team in the absence of Ahmed Musa and Kevin Akpoguma will occupy the centre-back position.

The midfield will be anchored by the duo of Wilfred Ndidi and Everton of England star man, Alex Iwobi.

Ademola Lookman and Moses Simon will operate from the wings.

Lorient of France striker, Terem Moffi will lead the attack supported by Joe Aribo.

The highly anticipated game will kick off at 7:45 pm Nigeria time.

Super Eagles line up vs Portugal

Uzoho

Ebuehi

Troost-Ekong

Akpoguma

Onyemaechi

Ndidi

Iwobi

Simon

Lookman

Aribo

Moffi

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