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That is a surprising XI from Nigeria! Not only because of who they have rested, but also who they have included. Only Bassey, Onyemaechi and Osimhen retain their place here from the XI that started against Tunisia.
Captain Wilfred Ndidi, Semi Ajayi and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali are all rested given the threat of suspension. The trio all received yellow cards in the group stage and another here would mean a suspension for the knockouts, so it?s smart to rest them. That makes the inclusion of superstar striker Osimhen all the more baffling, given he is also in the same boat. ?ric Chelle will be praying the Galatasaray forward does not pick up another yellow here, or he will miss the last-16 match.
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