TEAM ANALYSIS
Nigeria have opted to go with their strongest side possible in search of the bronze medal while Senegal give a run to players who did not have a chance in the earlier matches. Nigeria have Austin Okocha in the starting line-up for the first time at the tournament and for his final international. He replaces John Obi Mikel in the heart of midfield. Suspended Joseph Enakarhire is replaced by Obinna Nwaneri while Garba Lawal and John Utaka start in place of Sani Keita and Peter Odemwingie from the semifinal defeat by Cote d'Ivoire.
Senegal hand a first outing at the tournament to reserve goalkeeper Pape Mamadou Diouf, and to Dino Djiba. Also coming in are Guiranne Ndaw, Pape Malikou Diakte, Souleymane Camara, Issa Ba and Abdoulaye Diagne Faye.