The Super Eagles of Nigeria have made a late change to their starting line up for today’s game against Croatia after regular central defender Leon Balogun was given the all clear to play in the game.
As reported by Owngoalnigeria.com , the Brighton and Hove Albion free signing from Mainz 05 was due to undergo a late fitness test and according to reports gathered by this portal he has been given the all clear to play in today’s game.
It means Kenneth Omeruo will drop to the substitute bench for Balogun , who will pair his regular partner William Troost-Ekong in the heart of the defence of the Super Eagles.
Starting XI:
Francis Uzoho
Shehu Abdullahi
Bryan Idowu
William Ekong
Leon Balogun
Wilfred Ndidi
Mikel Obi
Oghenekaro Etebo
Victor Moses
Alex Iwobi
Odion Ighalo