Russia vs Nigeria: 7 Super Eagles players to miss friendly

At slightest 7 Super Eagles players volition beryllium unavailable for Tuesday’s planetary affable against Russia.

The precocious withdrawals are arsenic a effect of injuries, nine refusals and residence licence issues.

Those affected see skipper Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika, Moses Usor, Akpe Victory, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ridwan Abdulrasaq Popoola and Suleiman Mubarak.

This was confirmed successful an authoritative merchandise from the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF.

Ndidi picked up a sound during the AFCON 2027 qualifier decision to Guinea-Bissau past week.

Victory has besides been withdrawn from the squad aft picking up an injury, and Vince Osuji was called up arsenic his replacement, portion Reims midfielder John Otomewo came successful for Ndidi.

The quartet of Raphael Onyedika (Frankfurt), Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham), Ridwan Abdulrasaq Popoola (Al-Wasl) and Moses Usor (LASK) person each been blocked by their clubs from making the trip.

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