Portugal VS Nigeria: Peseiro Clears Air On Osimhen Absence

Portugal VS Nigeria: Peseiro Clears Air On Osimhen Absence

Sampson Adedeji

Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro, has cleared the air on the absence of the Napoli striker Victor Osimhen from Nigeria international friendly match against Portugal, BSNSports.com.ng report.

Osimhen was one of the invited players for a friendly match against the Selecao of Portugal on Thursday but withdrew from the team due to injury.

In a short video interview on NFFTV, the Portuguese gaffer stated that Napoli have contacted the NFF on why the striker qould not be available for Thursday friendly match.

"Doctors from Napoli spoke to our doctor that Osimhen is not fit even in the last club game he felt pains in the back.

"They sent in a report and are with our doctor they said he will need between 10-15 days to fully recover.

"Of course, I will like to play him but there is nothing I can do, I always like to play the best", Peseiro said.