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Peseiro replaces injure Awoniyi, Ola Aina with Sadiq Umar, Tyrone Ebuehi

Posted : 09 October 2023


 
As the Super Eagles of Nigeria prepare for the crucial encounter against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique in the upcoming friendly matches, Super Eagles Coach Jose Peseiro has had to make replacements for the injured players who were initially called up. Nottingham Forest duo Taiwo Awoniyi and Tyronne Ebuechi, who are unavailable for selection, have been replaced.
 
Peseiro opted to invite the in-form Sadiq Umar and Tyronne Ebuehi to fill the void left by the injured Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina ahead of Nigeria's upcoming matches against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique.
 
Nottingham Forest and the Nigerian national team suffered a significant injury blow as former Union Berlin striker Awoniyi will be sidelined for a month due to a groin injury. Meanwhile, his clubmate and compatriot Aina sustained an injury with an uncertain return date, making him unavailable for the upcoming friendly games.
 
Sadiq Umar, who has recently attracted interest from Manchester United, and Empoli defender Tyrone Ebuehi have been called up to the squad. Umar has been experiencing a goal drought this season since his return from a lengthy injury spell. However, the Portuguese tactician sees him as the best solution to replace Awoniyi in the lineup.
 
Ebuehi has been putting in impressive performances for Empoli, making him a suitable replacement for the sidelined Ola Aina.
 
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.

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