Keshi makes four changes in Nigeria XI to start against Sudan in Abuja

When you don't get desired results, you check the method and proces, that's what Coach Stephen Keshi has done with the Nigerian Team to start against Sudan on Wednesday evening inside the Abuja National Stadium.

After picking just 1 point from 3 games so far, the African champions are condemned to win tonight to keep their hope alive.

Here's the Eleven man squad below as reported by Sl10:

Nigeria XI: Vincent Enyeama (c), Ogenyi Onazi, Juwon Oshaniwa, Godfrey Oboabona, Kenneth Omeruo, John Obi Mikel, Raheem Lawal, Hope Akpan, Ahmed Musa, Aaron Samuel, Emmanuel Emenike

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Match Day, Birthday for Ahmed Musa as Nigeria tackle Sudan in a win or burst AFCON affair

CSKA Moscow and Nigerian international Ahmed Musa is a year older and he hopes to make an impact in today's crunchy affair against Sudan.

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Ahmed Musa shared on his Instagram appreciating family and friend who have been there not forgetting his Naija fans.

Sudan trains like Rugby team ahead of Nigeria clash on Wednesday -Report

Super Eagles of Nigeria Will have it tough against the Sudan in the win or burst AFCON 2015 qualifier match slated for Wednesday inside the Abuja national stadium.

Brila FM reporter known as ''Aaron The Baron'' confirmed to the station that the Falcons of Jediane were seen training like a rugby team on Monday.

"The Super Eagles should be prepared for a physical battle against the Falcon because the Falcons had Rugby training, penalty kicks and dead-ball session'' Aaron said while reporting live from Abuja.

Obviously they want to give the African Champions a run for their money when they take on the Eagles in the return leg encounter after they won 1-0 at home in Khartoum on Saturday.

Zambian Ref Sikazwe to handle Sudan vs Nigeria game

The Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) has named Zambian
referee, Janny Sikazwe as the referee for the 2015 Africa Cup of
Nations qualifier between Sudan and Nigeria in Khartoum on
Saturday.

Daily Independent reports that the 35-year old ref who was a former Kapiri Mposhi secondary school teacher has officiated 42 international matches and would be hoping to add Saturday's match to his name.

The 35 years old, has awarded seven penalties, issued three reds
and 154 yellow cards in all the matches he has officiated.

To this end, the Super Eagles would have to be careful with tackles to avoid receiving unnecessary cards against Sudan.

He made his official debut at the 2012 finals co-hosted by Equatorial Guinea and Gabon where Zambia became champions after beating Cote D'Ivoire in the final.

Keshi names squad ahead of Sudan clash

Head Coach Stephen Keshi has called 24 players which includes goalkeeper and captain Vincent Enyeama for next month’s 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.

The African champions will be in Khartoum on Saturday, 11th October before trading tackles at the National Stadium, Abuja four days later.

According to SL10.ng, Keshi has also included a handful of new faces, including former junior international RaheemLawal, China –based striker Aaron Samuel and relatively unknown Anyora Ugonna, who plays in Norway.

There are also opportunities for World Cup star-boy Babatunde Michael, back from injury, Reading of England’s Hope Akpan and Austria –based forward Sunday Emmanuel.

African champions Nigeria must win both matches against pointless Sudan next month to have any realistic chance of reaching the finals in Morocco early next year.

THE FULL LIST:

Goalkeepers: Vincent Enyeama (Lille OSC, France); Austin Ejide (HapoelBe’erSheva, Israel); ChigozieAgbim (Gombe United)

Defenders:EldersonEchiejile (Monaco FC, France); Juwon Oshaniwa (Ashdod FC, Israel); Efe Ambrose (Celtic FC, Scotland); Godfrey Oboabona (Rizespor FC, Turkey); Azubuike Egwuekwe (Warri Wolves, Nigeria); Kenneth Omeruo (Middlesbrough, England)

Midfielders: John Mikel Obi (Chelsea FC, England); Ogenyi Onazi (SS Lazio, Italy); Nosa Igiebor (Maccabi FC, Israel); Omatsone Aluko (Hull City, England); Hope Akpan (Reading FC, England); Raheem Lawal (Eskisehirspor FC, Turkey); Anyora Ugonna (Haugesund FC, Norway)

Forwards: Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow, Russia); Emmanuel Emenike (Fenerbahce FC, Turkey); Gbolahan Salami (Warri Wolves, Nigeria); Osaguona Ighodaro (Enugu Rangers, Nigeria); Victor Moses (Stoke City, England); Aaron Samuel (Guangzhou R & F, China); Aaron Samuel (SV Scholz Grodig, Austria); Babatunde Michael (Volyn Lutsk, Ukraine.