The head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Austine Eguavoen has been forced into making changes to the squad that will prosecute the upcoming 2025 AFCON qualifiers double header against Libya, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Super Eagles will be looking to solidify their position as group leaders when they take on Libya on the 11th and 15th of October respectively. They will first be the host in Uyo before the trip to Tripoli four days later.
Ahead of the game, Eguavoen who will continue in his role as interim coach has called up 24 players from the 35 who were sent preliminary letters of invitation two weeks ago.
However due to the uncertainty surrounding the availability of top striker Victor Osimhen, a replacement is being lined up. It is the same situation for Orlando Pirates defender Olisa Ndah who is battling to be fit for both games.
Both players will be given this weekend to prove their fitness, and if otherwise they won’t be included in the squad for both games with contacts already made with their likely replacements.
