Nigeria v Congo DR (LIVE UPDATES): Rohr To Fill Last Two World Cup Slots

Gernot Rohr will use the opportunity of the friendly on Monday to fill the last two slots for his 23-man list for the 2018 World Cup that starts on June 14 in Russia.

The starting 11 against DR Congo will feature debutants – Junior Lokosa of the Nigerian League and Simeon Nwankwo, who finished the 2017/18 Serie A season with a flurry of goals.

There is also Francis Uzoho, who will win his fourth cap as Rohr continues to show his hand concerning the goalkeeping choice for the mundial. Joel Obi also starts in the defensive midfield position as Rohr continues to look for a reliable backup to Mikel Obi.

After Monday’s encounter, Rohr is expected to drop four players to add to the already injured Moses Simon.

Starting XI: Uzoho; Ebuehi, Balogun, Troost-Ekong, Echiejile; Onazi, Joel Obi, Etebo; Iheanacho, Lokosa, S. Nwankwo

Stay tuned for live updates from the Adokiye Amiesimeka Stadium in Port Harcourt.

Kickoff is 5 p.m.