Super Eagles duo Victor Osimhen and Kelechi Iheanacho have been ruled out of the team’s friendly game against Mozambique.
A post on the team’s X handle yesterday, says Osimhen was substituted in Friday’s 2-2 draw with the Green Falcons of Saudi Arabia. But days after the tie, the team’s handlers said the Napoli forward would not be part of Today’s Mozambique clash as a precautionary measure on advice of the medical team.
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For Iheanacho, he was excused to enable him to attend to pressing personal issues. Both players were part of the clash against Saudi Arabia with Iheanacho finding the net on the night.
Nigeria’s game against Mozambique is billed for the Estádio Municipal de Albufeira, Portugal on today. The game is expected to begin by 4 p.m. (West African Time).
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