Peseiro Replaces Injured Awoniyi, Aina  for Saudi Match 

Umar,  Ebuehi, Awazie in for Awoniyi, Ola Aina  and Jamilu Collins

Super Eagles Head Coach, Jose Peseiro, has found solutions to cover the absence of injured Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina ahead of Nigeria’s upcoming international friendly clashes against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique.  

Awoniyi who is Nottingham Forest star forward suffered a significant groin  injury blow that has sidelined him for a month. 

Aina on the other hand,sustained an injury with no date certain yet when he will remain fit to return for both club and country.

Media Officer of the Super Eagles, Babafemi Raji, yesterday posted on social media replacements for the two players with real Sociedad forward, Sadiq Umar, who recently attracted interest from Manchester Unitedand Empoli defender, Tyrone Ebuehi. 

Despite Umar’s goal drought this season since his return from a lengthy injury spell, the Portuguese tactician sees him as the best solution to replace Awoniyi in the lineup for the friendlies.

Ebuehi has been putting in impressive performances for Empoli, making him a suitable replacement for the sidelined Ola Aina. 

Also yesterday, Peseiro announced the replacement of Jamilu Collins with Chidozie Awazie.

While speculations from local media suggest that Bright Osayi-Samuel and KAA Gent’s Jordan Torunarigha may not be fully fit for the upcoming matches, Torunarigha’s recent appearance for Gent against KRC Genk has eased Peseiro’s concerns ahead of the clash against Saudi Arabia. 

The matches between Nigeria, Mozambique, and Saudi Arabia are scheduled to take place in Portugal on October 13th and 16th, 2023 respectively.