Portugal friendly: Osimhen out, Dessers in – Report

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of Nigeria's friendly against Portugal according to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

The in-form striker will be replaced by Cremonese striker Cyriel Dessers who was initially ruled out of the clash following his injury against Cremonese in the Italian Serie A.

Also, Chidozie Awaziem will replace the injured Olisa Ndah according to the report.

The NFF disclosed this in a tweeted statement on Monday, November 14.

Osimhen missed Nigeria's last friendly against Algeria and it appears the 23-year-old will again not feature against Portugal.

The Super Eagles will face the Cristiano Ronaldo-led side at the Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon on Thursday, November 14 in a pre-World Cup friendly.

Update Portugal V Nigeria friendly: Chidozie Awaziem replaces injured Olisa Ndah
While Cyriel Dessers replaces injured Victor Osimhen pic.twitter.com/sqsDbLOGEz

— The NFF ???????? (@thenff) November 14, 2022