The Super Eagles
were beaten 1-0 by the top-ranked African nation, Senegal in their last
preparatory game before the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
The behind-closed-doors friendly was held at the training pitch of the Hotel Mercure in Ismailia on Sunday evening.
Barring an injury,
everything is pointing to the fact that Daniel Akpeyi is now the Super
Eagles first choice goalkeeper as he got the nod from manager Gernot
Rohr to start ahead of Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Francis Uzoho.
The trio of Kenneth
Omeruo, Troost-Ekong and John Ogu lined up in central defence in a
3-5-2 formation while the midfield contained Jamilu Collins, Obi Mikel,
Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi and Samuel Kalu with Odion Ighalo and Samuel
Chukwueze started in attack.
Everton midfielder
Idrissa Gana Gueye, who captained the Senegalese, netted the game winner
in the 30th minute, which ended the Super Eagles eight-game unbeaten
run.
The three-time
Africa champions, who were held to a goalless draw by Zimbabwe last
weekend, begin their Africa Cup of Nations campaign against Burundi on
Saturday, June 22. (Allnigeriasoccer)
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