AFCON: Moses Simon, Troost-Ekong listed in CAF Best XI
Super Eagles pair Moses Simon and William Troost-Ekong have been listed by CAF in the official Best XI of the first round of AFCON 2021 in Cameroon.
On the other hand, midfielder Wilfred Ndidi was also named as one of the substitutes for the team.
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✖️1⃣ #TeamEquatorialGuinea#TotalEnergiesAFCON2021 pic.twitter.com/oSrAfcSjLn— #TotalEnergiesAFCON2021 🏆 (@CAF_Online) January 22, 2022
The Best XI are set up in a 4-3-3 formation with Ekong as one of the central defenders, while Moses Simon will feature on the left wing of attack.
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