By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Bright Osayi-Samuel has pulled out of Super Eagles’ international friendly against Russia, Prompt News Online reports.
Osayi-Samuel featured in Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday two encounter against Guinea-Bissau’s Djurtus on Tuesday.
Captain Wilfred Ndidi, and Basel defender Akpe Victory earlier withdrew from the squad.
The duo have been replaced by John Otomewo, and Vince Osuji.
The Super Eagles arrived Moscow for the game on Friday.
Éric Chelle’s side will face Russia at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium next Tuesday.
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