It appears that Siasia has decided to yield to critics out-cry or perhaps injury to make the change in the team rather than stick to his first 11 that beat Mali 3-2.
From the team list got by NaijaSportsXtra, Zardeen has been replaced by Amefule Chizoba in the teams defence line.
The duo of Awoniyi and Junior Ajayi is expected to lead his 4-4-2 attacking line-up.
Nigeria who is now second on the group with 3points, following Algeria's impressive 2-0 triumph over Mali in Wednesday's early kick-off game, must at least win tonight.
Victory will see through to the semi-final, and one step to participating in the men's football event of the Rio Olympics if they win a medal in the championship.
