By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Nigeria will be without Victor Osimhen and Kelechi Iheanacho for Monday’s friendly against the Mambas of Mozambique.
Osimhen will miss the game because of injury.
The 24-year-old was replaced by OGC Nice forward, Terem Moffi in the second half of Nigeria’a 2-2 draw against Saudi Arabia on Friday.
The striker is expected to travel back to his club Napoli for further treatment on the injury.
Leicester City hitman Kelechi Iheanacho has already left camp to attend to a personal issue in England.
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The encounter between the Super Eagles and Mambas is slated for the Estadio Municipal de Albufeira, Portugal.
PROMPT NEWS reports that the friendly will start at 4pm Nigeria time.
