Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has reportedly selected Ajax striker Tolu Arokodare to lead the attack in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Tanzania.

The Malian tactician will be without his talisman, Victor Osimhen, and Al-Ittihad striker George Ilenikhena, leaving him with Tolu Arokodare, Akor Adams and Taiwo Awoniyi as his available options.

Both Osimhen and Ilenikhena have been ruled out of the Tanzania double-header due to injury.

Arokodare, who is next in line to lead Nigeria’s attack, has been in impressive form for Ajax this season.

The 25-year-old has registered 13 goals and provided four assists in 17 appearances across all competitions for the club this season.

The former Genk striker joined Ajax on a season-long loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers in the summer and has made a strong case for a permanent move at the end of the campaign.

Nigeria will host Tanzania at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Friday, November 13, before travelling for the return fixture four days later.

WDN