Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro now has the full complement of twenty three players invited for the upcoming friendly against Portugal.
Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze could drop down the pecking order of wingers for the match against the World Cup-bound European nation following his late arrival to the team’s camp on Tuesday.
The 2015 U17 World Cup winner is expected to train with the national team on Wednesday after missing the sessions on Monday and Tuesday.
Chukwueze arrived in Portugal in good form with a goal involvement of four (2 goals, 2 assists) in his last appearance for Villarreal, the first time he has achieved the feat in his professional career.
Cremonese striker Cyriel Dessers, a late replacement for Victor Osimhen, and Omonia Nicosia goalkeeper Francis Uzoho participated in the training session on Tuesday evening after linking up with the squad earlier in the day.
Pesiero is expected to pick his best starting lineup from the players in camp, given that Portugal coach Fernando Santos has indicated that he would name a strong side with an eye on their World Cup opener against Ghana.
Nigeria will face off with Portugal at the Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon on Thursday, November 17, kickoff 1945 hours Nigerian time
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