2021 AFCON Qualifier : Iwuala Replaces Umar

  2021 AFCON Qualifier : Iwuala Replaces Umar By Sampson Adedeji Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed the replacement of newly invited UD Almeria striker, Sadiq Umar, BSNSports.com.ng reports. Spanish Segunda division side on Friday afternoon stopped the striker from joining the Super Eagles camp due to covid 19 restrictions. The Nigeria Football body of Friday via its social media handle announced Enyimba international forward Anayo Iwuala as his replacement. Iwuala recently proved his mettle with the People's Elephants both in the continent and on the domestic scene with his mesmerizing skills. The dazzling winger is expected to make his debut when Nigeria take on Squirrel of Benin Republic and Lesotho.