Nigeria’s Super Eagles will play Saudi Arabia tomorrow in an international friendly at the Estadio Municipal de Portimao as part of their preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet ng reported.
A total of 24 Super Eagles players have reported to camp, with the notable being the return of Maduka Okoye.
With the selection of Jose Peceiro, it is expected that the best players will be available for the friendly match.
Victor Ikpeba, in an earlier report, expressed confidence in the team’s ability to challenge the defenses of Saudi Arabia and Mozambique.
Take a closer look at the Super Eagles’ top 5 star players to watch in the match against Saudi Arabia:
Victor Osimhen
The prolific Nigerian striker maintained his scoring prowess from last season, scoring six goals in eight domestic league games.
He recently scored a hat-trick against Sao Tome in a 6-0 win. Osimhen is currently Nigeria’s fourth-highest scorer in history and is aiming to surpass Yakubu Aiyegbeni and Segun Odegbami in scoring against Saudi Arabia.
Victor Boniface
The Bayer Leverkusen striker is gaining recognition both in Nigeria and in the international football community. Since he transferred from Union SG, he has scored 7 goals in 7 league games.
Fans are expecting him to bring his high energy and performance to the Super Eagles team, and he could get more playing time compared to the 27 minutes he played against Sao Tome and Principe. There is a gender.
Wilfred Ndidi
Despite playing in the demanding EFL Championship League, Ndidi continues to shine.
He recorded 3 assists and 1 goal and was named Skybet Player of the Month for September.
Ndidi had an outstanding performance for the Super Eagles, effectively controlling the midfield during his 81 minutes of play against Sao Tome. Fans are expecting him to lead the team to victory against Saudi Arabia.
Bright Osayi-Samuel
Fenerbahce’s dynamic 25-year-old defender Ossai-Samuel always gives his best when playing for Nigeria.
Known for his tireless play and ability to penetrate defenses, he is expected to make an impact against Saudi Arabia after missing the game against Sao Tome.
Samuel Chukwueze
Despite starting late for Stefano Pioli’s side, Samuel Chukwueze showed his talent in his 15-minute appearance against Sao Tome.
He scored a goal and an assist, and fans were looking forward to seeing how he would build on his performance to lead the Super Eagles to victory against Saudi Arabia.
