Want-away Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is set to make his return for the Super Eagles in the upcoming African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda.

The 25-year-old missed the Super Eagles last two matches in the June World Cup qualifier matches against South Africa and Benin Republic due to injury.

Nigeria will take on Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on September 7, before travelling away Rwanda on September 10.

According to Complete Sports, the reigning African Footballer of the Year, has been added to the provisional squad list for the two games.

Osimhen has missed out on Napoli's opening two games in the Serie A due to uncertainties surrounding his future at the club.

The likes of Calvin Bassey, Troost-Ekong, Stanley Nwabali, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, and Victor Boniface have all been invited for the matches.

Other players who are expected to make the cut include Sadiq Umar, Victor Boniface, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Maduka Okoye, Semi Ajayi among others.

While the hunt for the next Super Eagles head coach continues, a source close to the NFF has disclosed that Augustine Eguavoen will lead the team for the upcoming qualifiers.

“Eguavoen will take charge of the Super Eagles pending the conclusion of our search for a new manager. We are in discussions with two coaches whom we believe will do a good job as our national team’s head coach, the source said.

"The only hindrance is determining how much we can afford to pay the foreign coach and securing the funds to ensure prompt payment.

“We don’t want to owe our coaches any longer, which is why we are working around the clock to ensure that we have the necessary funds to pay whoever we contract as the next Super Eagles gaffer."