Nigeria Vs Mozambique: I Have Quality Replacements For Osimhen, Iheanacho — Peseiro

Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro insists he has capable replacements for injured duo, Victor Osimhen and Kelechi Iheanacho ahead of his sides friendly against the Mambas of Mozambique.

Osimhen and Iheanacho are not available for selection after featuring in last Fridays 2-2 draw against Saudi Arabia.

Napoli striker Osimhen sustained an injury in the game and has returned to Italy for medical attention.

Iheanacho, who scored Nigerias second goal against the Green Falcons has left camp to attend to personal matters.

Peseiro is optimistic ahead of the encounter, insisting he has a clutch of forwards to replace the duo.

We will miss Kelechi and Victor, but we have other good players who can make Nigeria proud. I look at the bench and see players who can step up and take their chances, Peseiro told thenff.com.

Mondays meeting will be the fifth-ever clash between both Nigeria and Mozambique at senior level.

The encounter will hold at the Estadio Municipal de Albufeira. It will start at 4pm Nigeria time.

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