Kelechi Iheanacho, Odion Ighalo lead Super Eagles attack against Poland

Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho is expected to start tomorrow’s friendly against Poland playing behind top striker Odion Ighalo in Gernot Rohr’s preferred 4-3-2-1 formation, according to a report.

We have also gathered that none of the fresh call-ups will start against the Poles on the night.

The 4-3-2-1 formation was what Rohr used to qualify Nigeria to Russia 2018 with a game to spare.

He has hinted he plans to use the warm-up matches against Poland and Serbia to try out new tactics and formations as part of the build-up for the World Cup.

It is already given that youngster Francis Uzoho will start in goal with possibly left back Brian Idowu the only change in a back four that has right back Shehu Abdullahi as well as central defenders Leon Balogun and William Troost-Ekong.

Defensive midfielders would be Wilfred Ndidi and stand-in captain Ogenyi Onazi to screen the defence and upfield Victor Moses and Alex Iwobi will run the wings.

Eagles likely starting XI – 4-2-3-1 – Francis Uzoho – Brian Idowu, Leon Balogun, William Troost, Shehu Abdullahi – Wilfred Ndidi, Ogenyi Onazi (skipper) – Victor Moses, Alex Iwobi, Kelechi Iheanacho – Odion Ighalo