Osimhen, Iheanacho ruled out of Nigeria’s game against Mozambique

News Express |15th Oct 2023 | 179
Osimhen, Iheanacho ruled out of Nigeria’s game against Mozambique

Iheanacho and Osimhen




Super Eagles duo Victor Osimhen and Kelechi Iheanacho have been ruled out of the teams friendly game against Mozambique.

This is according to a Sunday update on the teams X handle.

Osimhen was substituted in Fridays 2-2 draw with the Green Falcons of Saudi Arabia. But days after the tie, the teams handlers said the Napoli forward would not be part of Mondays Mozambique clash as a precautionary measure on advice of the medical team.

For Iheanacho, he was excused to enable him to attend to pressing personal issues.

Camp update. #soarsupereagles #letsdoitagainpic.twitter.com/AZCklsi1Wu

-🇳🇬Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) October 15, 2023

Iheanacho and Osimhen were part of the clash against Saudi Arabia with the former scoring on the night.

Nigerias game against Mozambique is billed for the Estadio Municipal de Albufeira, Portugal on Monday.

The game Is expected to begin by 4 p.m. (WAT). (Channels TV)




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