Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala who started the first and last group stage games at the women world cup, will be coming from the bench against England.
The round of 16 game which Nigeria see as a stepping stone to making Africa proud will be against an English side who are reigning European champions.
Super Falcons coach Randy Waldrum has opted for a tactical lineup which leaves him with a strong bench with the likes of Oshoala and Oparanozie,
The starting players are Kanu,, Onumonu, Payne, Ajibade, Ayinde, Ucheibe, Plumptre, Demehin, Ohale, Alozie, Nnadozie
on the bend are T. Oluehi, G. Ogbonna, O. Ebi, A. Oshoala, D. Oparanozie, G. Monday, F. Ordega, J. Echegini, R. Imuran
E. Okoronkwo, Y. Balogun.
England starting eleven include M. Earps, J. Carter, M. Bright, A. Greenwood, L. Bronze, G. Stanway, K. Walsh, R. Daly, L. James, A. Russo, L. Hemp
on the bench they have N. Charles, E. Toone, J. Nobbs, H. Hampton, L. Wubben-Moy, E. Morgan, L. Coombs, C. Kelly, B. England, K. Zelem, E. Roebuck.
The match will be played by 8:30am Nigerian time.
