Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi will lead the Eagles
attack in place of Emmanuel Emenike against South
Africa Wednesday night.
Ameobi, who missed the 2013 AFCON due to a clause
with his Newcastle United contract, has been
outstanding in pre-season for his EPL team and he will be joined in the attack by on form CSKA Moscow
hitman Ahmed Musa and Russia-based returnee
Victor Obinna Nsofor.
The Eagles defence will be marshalled by Rizespor-
bound Godfrey Oboabona alongside Warri Wolves
Azubuike Egwekwe in the heart of defence with Elderson Echiejile and Efe Ambrose holding the wing
back positions.
Stand-in captain Austin Ejide standing between the
sticks.
Academica de Coimbra midfielder John Ogu has
replaced Mikel Obi in the starting lline up and will take charge of the proceedings in the midfield alongside
Lazio's Ogenyi Onazi and AFCON hero Sunday Mba. Starting XI: Austin Ejide - Efe
Ambrose,Azubuike Egwuekwe, Godfrey
Oboabona, Elderson Echiejile - Sunday Mba,
John Ogu, Ogenyi Onazi- Shola Ameobi, Obinna
Nsofor, Ahmed Musa.