Nigeria are tied on two points apiece with Zambia, while Burkina Faso are the surprise leaders on four points.
Ethiopia have a point.
A top team official revealed: “Uche will start on Tuesday because we need as many goals as possible to ensure we not only qualify for the quarterfinals, but also top our group.”
The big prize for winning Group C would be the Eagles will avoid the rampant Cote d’Ivoire this weekend at least and it would also mean they will also return to their base in Nelspruit.
Villarreal striker Uche was Nigeria leading scorer in the qualifying series for this tournament with three goals, but he has had to warm the bench for the on-form Emmanuel Emenike, who has justified his inclusion with Nigeria’s two goals thus far in the competition.
Eagles were on the back foot soon after recess when Efe Ambrose sold his headed ball too Enyeama short and Said capitalised to slot past the stranded goalkeeper.
However, skipper Joseph Yobo saved Nigeria the blushes when he sprinted forward to head in a much-needed equaliser with few minutes left on the clock.
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