Peseiro adjusts the group formation
Tremendous Eagles coach Jose Peseiro might have been compelled to regulate the group's formation for right now's first group match of the Africa Cup of Nations in opposition to Equatorial Guinea because of the 'scarcity' of strikers out there for choice. Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is the one out there participant.
The Guardian discovered that the modifications have been obligatory attributable to accidents to some key gamers and the late arrival of Kelechi Iheanacho. Sadiq Umar and Victor Boniface are out of the primary recreation. Umar and Boniface have been changed by the duo of Paul Onuachu and Terem Moffi attributable to harm. Nonetheless, it’s unlikely that the late call-ups will probably be in time for the opening match.
Iheanacho, who’s recovering from a blow, was additionally anticipated to fly over from Nice Britain yesterday (Saturday). In accordance with NAN, Osimhen was stored out of any bodily contact throughout coaching on Friday, as a precaution as the one match striker within the group. He was additionally ordered to not interact in any tackles or aggressive contact through the group's remaining practices main as much as right now's match.
Staff captain Ahmed Musa was deployed within the position of backup striker. Initially picked to play in his pure position as a winger, Musa is now anticipated to enter the primary match instead striker this afternoon within the absence of Moffi, Iheanacho and Onuachu.
Three-time African champions Nigeria start their quest for a fourth title in opposition to Equatorial Guinea right now earlier than going through Ivory Coast on January 18. The group's closing group match is in opposition to Guinea-Bissau on January 22.
