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The Digest:

Nigeria's head coach, Eric Sékou Chelle, has selected his strongest available starting lineup for the crucial Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 match against Mozambique, reinstating all key players who were rested in the final group game.

Key Points:
  • Coach Eric Chelle has named a full-strength Nigeria XI for the knockout match against Mozambique.
  • Victor Osimhen, Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman, and Wilfred Ndidi all return to the starting lineup.
  • Stanley Nwabali returns in goal, with the first-choice back four of Osayi-Samuel, Ajayi, Bassey, and Onyemaechi restored.
  • The midfield trio features Ndidi, Iwobi, and Frank Onyeka, who has overcome an injury concern.
  • Osimhen partners with Akor Adams up front, with Lookman providing width.
  • The team lines up in a 4-4-2 formation for the match at the Fez Stadium.
  • Nigeria are favourites but have been warned against complacency by the coach.
For the knockout stage, there is no room for rotation, only the full force of a nation's hope, unleashed in a single, decisive storm of football.

Sources: Soccernet, Score Nigeria

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