Portugal vs Nigeria: Peseiro Names 23 Man Strong Squad To Face Ronaldo and Teammates

Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has named Victor Osimhen in his 23-man squad for the coming international friendly game against Portugal national team.

The tie is expected to be a challenging one as Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to lead the attack of the Portuguese.

Battle against the Super Eagles will be Portugal's last friendly game before the head to Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Who are the big names?

Wilfred Ndidi and Paul Onuachu have made return to the Super Eagles and fans will expected these two stars to shine in the international friendly.

According to the list released by the NFF, Everton forward Alex Iwobi is also among.

See the list below

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Goalkeepers: Maduka Okoye (Watford FC, England); Francis Uzoho (AC Omonia, Cyprus); Adebayo Adeleye (Hapoel Jerusalem, Israel)

Defenders: William Ekong (Watford FC, England); Olisa Ndah (Orlando Pirates, South Africa); Calvin Bassey (Ajax FC, The Netherlands); Kevin Akpoguma (TSG Hoffenheim, Germany); Chidiebube Duru (Rivers United); Tyronne Ebuehi (Empoli FC, Italy); Bruno Onyemaechi (Boavista FC, Portugal); Bright Osayi Samuel (Fenerbahce FC, Turkey)

Midfielders: Joseph Ayodele-Aribo (Southampton FC, England); Alex Iwobi (Everton FC, England); Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England); Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England); Oghenekaro Etebo (Aris Thessaloniki, Greece)

Forwards: Moses Simon (Nantes FC, France); Samuel Chukwueze (Villarreal FC, Spain); Ademola Lookman (Atalanta FC, Italy); Terem Moffi (Lorient FC, France); Paul Onuachu (Genk FC, Belgium); Victor Osimhen (SSC Napoli, Italy); Emmanuel Dennis (Nottingham Forest, England)

Peseiro makes big statement

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Jose Peseiro claimed that it will be hard for Italian giants Napoli to keep Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen when the season comes to an end.

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Osimhen has found his rhythm at Napoli as he continued to impress which has made him a target of many clubs in Europe.

Many football fans would have loved to see Osimhen in Qatar for the World Cup, but the Super Eagles failed to qualify for the tournament.

Peseiro stated emphatically that many clubs will surely go for the signing of Osimhen when the transfer window opens.

Already, Osimhen has been linked with a move to Manchester United, Arsenal with Real Madrid reported to be the latest side interested in him.