Nigeria vs Benin: Rangers star gets first competitive debut as Akpeyi returns

Joe Aribo is set to start his first competitive game for Nigeria’s Super Eagles after he was listed in the starting XI for Wednesday’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin.

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The Rangers of Scotland star has featured in Nigeria’s last two friendly games against Ukraine and Brazil, netting in both games.

A further breakdown on the team sheet revealed that South African-based Daniel Akpeyi will stand between the poles for the three-time African champions.

TheKaizer Chiefs shot-stopper last featured for Nigeria in the semi-final of the 2019 AFCON in Egypt.

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The encounter billed for the Godswill Akpabio Stadium will see the Eagles battle neighbour Squirrels, who gave a very good account of themselves during the 2019 AFCON in Egypt.