Nigeria have persisted with a 4-2-3-1 system for Friday crucial Group B Total U23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match against South Africa, but will Sunday Faleye or Orji Okwonkwo start?
Coach continued his training sessions in Cairo ahead of the Friday night’s match at Al Salam Stadium.
Once again, the system adopted was 4-2-3-1 with the names of the starting XI almost certain.
Sincere Seth, Izuchukwu Anthony, Valentine Ozornwafor and Stephen Bitok made up the defence.
In attack, Taiwo Awoniyi is the hot favourite after scoring a goal in Tuesday’s game against Zambia in Cairo.
The Mainz talent should be flanked by Sunday Faleye and Ibrahim Sunusi.
As for the midfield, Azubuike Okechukwu was again used in front of the defence with Kelechi Nwakali and Ndifreke Effiong playing advanced roles.
Imama and assistant manager Kennedy Boboye split the squad into groups to go over specific tactical moves for defence, midfield and attack.
Nigeria Possible XI Vs South Africa: Abubakar Adamu, Godfrey Stephen Bitok, Izuchukwu Anthony, Valentine Ozornwafor, Sincere Seth, Azubuike Okechukwu, Kelechi Nwakali, Ndifreke Effiong Udo, Ibrahim Sunusi, Sunday Faleye, Taiwo Awoniyi
