Portugal friendly: Napoli’s Victor Osimhen tops Jose Peseiro’s likely Super Eagles 25-man shortlist

With Nigeria not going to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the sport towards the previous European champions would be the nation’s final engagement for the 12 months

The Tremendous Eagles are scheduled to commerce tackles with Portugal in a world pleasant match billed for the Estádio José Alvalade, Lisbon, on November 17.

Within the coming days, Tremendous Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro is anticipated to announce his 25-man roster for the fixture towards Cristiano Ronaldo and co.

Soccernet.ng‘s Imhons Erons runs the rule over the gamers who ought to make the listing.

Goalkeepers: Francis Uzoho, Maduka Okoye, Adebayo Adeleye

Maduka Okoye stays a benchwarmer at Watford however a favorite of Nigeria’s nationwide staff handlers.

Francis Uzoho, although, is buzzing for the time being following his near-perfect outing for Omonia Nicosia at Previous Trafford towards Manchester United within the Europa League.

Whereas Uzoho will seemingly man the put up towards Portugal, Hapoel Jerusalem’s Adeleye shall be a good possibility on the substitute bench.

Defenders: Zaidu Sanusi, Chidozie Awaziem, Calvin Bassey, Tyronne Ebuehi, William Troost-Ekong, Kenneth Omeruo, Kevin Akpoguma

Torino’s Ola Aina is out of this fixture because of damage, leaving a gap for Empoli’s Tyronne Ebuehi to make a return to the nationwide staff fold.

Awaziem is having fun with a spectacular season in Croatia with Hajduk Cut up.

Calvin Bassey featured in all of Ajax’s six Champions League group stage matches, even when the Dutch aspect dropped to the Europa League.

William Troost-Ekong is again to the first-team image at Watford following the arrival of Croatian supervisor Slaven Bilic.

2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner Kenneth Omeruo stays Nigeria’s most skilled defender. On the identical time, Kevin Akpoguma’s versatility throughout the backline will turn out to be useful for the Eagles.

Central Midfielders: Alex Iwobi, Joe Aribo, Raphael Onyedika, Alhassan Yusuf, Frank Onyeka

Everton’s Alex Iwobi has been Nigeria’s finest participant within the English Premier League this time period.

Joe Aribo excused himself for the final pleasant towards Algeria, however he might return for Portugal.

Ponferradina’s Kelechi Nwakali can be a very good alternative in case Aribo is absent once more.

Except for Bassey with Ajax, Membership Brugge’s Raphael Onyedika was Nigeria’s most constant performer within the Champions League group stage.

He made his Tremendous Eagles debut versus Algeria and may proceed the nationwide staff journey in Lisbon.

Wilfred Ndidi continues his rehabilitation from damage, and who higher to interchange him than Royal Antwerp’s Alhassan Yusuf? The teen has been good in Belgium.

Frank Onyeka’s resurgence at Brentford can be pleasing to behold.

Wingers: Moses Simon, Samuel Chukwueze, Ademola Lookman, Emmanuel Dennis, Ahmed Musa, Saviour Godwin

Nantes’ Moses Simon and Villarreal’s Samuel Chukwueze are Nigeria’s first-choice wingers when match and obtainable.

However Ademola Lookman’s wonderful kind within the Italian Serie A might place the Atalanta attacker forward of a type of two in supervisor Jose Peseiro’s appraisal.

Emmanuel Dennis of Nottingham Forest can be a succesful possibility from the bench, whereas Ahmed Musa’s inspirational standing on and off the pitch can’t be underrated.

Saviour Godwin impressed Peseiro in Oran final month and may very well be the Portuguese supervisor’s wild card any more.

Strikers: Victor Osimhen, Paul Onuachu, Terem Moffi, Kelechi Iheanacho

Victor Osimhen is again and higher, and the Napoli man is anticipated to be the number-one title on Peseiro’s listing.

Out injured in September, Osimhen returned with hearth in October, and the previous Lille lad is the favorite to choose Serie A’s finest participant award for the month.

With Cyriel Dessers injured, Paul Onuachu may very well be the person to interchange the Cremonese star.

Terem Moffi is without doubt one of the most prolific aim scorers within the French Ligue 1.

Leicester Metropolis’s Kelechi Iheanacho ought to full the attacking lineup for the Portugal recreation.

Tremendous Eagles’ possible 25-man shortlist

Goalkeepers
Francis Uzoho
Maduka Okoye
Adebayo Adeleye

Defenders
Zaidu Sanusi
Chidiozie Awaziem
Calvin Bassey
Tyronne Ebuehi
William Troost-Ekong
Kenneth Omeruo
Kevin Akpoguma

Midfielders
Alex Iwobi
Joe Aribo
Raphael Onyedika
Alhassan Yusuf
Frank Onyeka

Wingers
Moses Simon
Samuel Chukwueze
Ademola Lookman
Emmanuel Dennis
Ahmed Musa
Saviour Godwin

Strikers
Victor Osimhen
Terem Moffi
Kelechi Iheanacho
Paul Onuachu

Head coach: Jose Peseiro