Three-time African champions Nigeria will face Egypt in their first Group D game of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
On the Super Eagles match against the Egyptians, SoccaNews.com presents its predicted lineup for the encounter.
Goalkeeper: Maduka Okoye
Right Back: Ola Aina
Left Back: Zaidu Sanusi
Central Defence: Kenneth Omeruo, William Troost Ekong
Midfielders
Wilfred Ndidi, Joe Aribo, Chidera Ejuke
Attackers
Kelechi Iheanacho, Ahmed Musa, Taiwo Awoniyi
This is the starting 11 interim coach Austin Eguavoen is likely to parade to battle it out with the Egyptians in their first opener in the 2022 African cup of nations in Cameroon.