Stephen Keshi and his coaches are already out waiting for the players to come out
Updates will be here until FT.
2000
Both sides are on the wrong end of the group table and need to win to get their qualification hopes bavk on track.
This is the archetypical win or bust game. A draw does neither side any good.
Stephen Keshi has named the same team that played against South Africa. With just one change, Vincent Enyeama replaces Austin Ejide as captain and goalkeeper.
Nigeria XI
Vincent Enyeama, Efe Ambrose, Elderson Echiejile, Godfrey Oboabona, Kenneth Omeruo; Ogenyi Onazi, Mikel Obi, Nosa Igiebor; Gbolahan Salami, Ahmed Musa, Emmanuel Emenike
1800
Team are off to the stadium supported by chants from the Supporters Club.
1815
Team are in the stadium chilling on the pitch. Fans still streaming in. Gates have been thrown open, so fans will be admitted for free
1845
Here is the Sudan line up
1850
But if an argument going on after Sudanese officials refuse to allow the Super Eagles players not listed in the match day squad to sit in VIP. Instead, they are put in the stands.
Nigerians in VIP section offer to trade their seats for the players. Sudanese officials refuse, saying players not allowed in that section.
Match Commissioner fails to resolve the dispute, so Nigerians in the VIP section (including journalists), abandon their seats to go sit with players.
Emmanuel Ikpeme protests vehemently as Nigeria reserve players are sent to sit with fans
1900
Teams are out for warm ups
1950
This is what the Nigeria bench looks like
No pre-match handshakes. Match Commissioner tells me it's a new CAF rule
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