Back row, from left: Dante, Fred, David Luiz, goalkeeper Julio Cesar, Luiz Gustavo; first row from left: Oscar, Daniel Alves, Neymar, Ramires, Marcelo, and Hulk.

International Friendly: Brazil Unveil Strong Squad To Face Nigeria’s Super Eagles

On September 21, 2019, 6:40 AM

Brazil manager, Tite has unveiled a strong squad that will confront the Super Eagles of Nigeria in an international friendly game on October 13 at the National Stadium, Singapore.

Some of the big names included in the list are Neymar, Roberto Firmino, Richarlison, Everton, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Barbosa, Thiago Silva, Marquinhos, Alex Sandro and a few to mention.

The last time both teams met was in 2003 at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja, where the Samba Boys thrashed Nigeria 3-0.

Brazil squad

Goalkeepers: Ederson, Waverton, Santos

Defenders: Thiago Silva, Marquinhos, Alex Sandro, Danillo, Dani Alves, Renan Lodi, Eder Militao, Rodrigo Ciao

Midfielders: Casemiro, Fabinho, Phillipe Coutinho, Arthur, Lucas Paqueta, Matheus Henrique

Forwards: Neymar, Roberto Firmino, Richarlison, Everton, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Barbosa

Story By kobby Asamoah/ k.boahene@theghanareport.com

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