"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."
"Eric Chelle will be praying the Galatasaray forward does not pick up another yellow here, or he will miss the last-16 match. One notable inclusion is Ryan Alebiosu, a former Arsenal academy graduate who signed for Blackburn from Belgian side Kortrijk in the summer, and who makes his Nigeria debut. Share Uganda: Onyango, Alhassan, Byaruhanga, Ikpeazu, Kayondo, Mato, Mutyaba, Semakula, Sibbick, Obita, Omedi. Subs: Ahimbisibwe, Alionzi, Aucho, Bogere, Kwikiriza, Lorenzen, Magoola, Mpande, Mukundane, Mukwala, Muleme, Okello, Ssekiganda, Ssemubagi, Torach."
Nigeria have named a surprising XI that retains only Bassey, Onyemaechi and Osimhen from the side that faced Tunisia. Captain Wilfred Ndidi, Semi Ajayi and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali are rested because each is a yellow card away from suspension, and the coaching staff have chosen to preserve them for the knockouts. Inclusion of Victor Osimhen remains risky given his own caution count. Ryan Alebiosu makes his international debut after joining Blackburn from Kortrijk and progressing through Arsenal's academy. Nigeria are already through to the round of 16; Uganda sit bottom of Group C and need a result to advance as a best third-placed finisher.
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