Jose Peseiro Reveals When Jordan Torunarigha Will Make His Debut for Nigeria

• Jose Peseiro has spoken on Jordan Torunarigha's absence against Sao Tome and Principe
• The Portuguese manager hailed the German-born defender
• The Gent defender chose to play for Nigeria ahead of Germany

Super Eagles manager, Jose Peseiro has revealed when new invitee Jordan Torunarigha will make his debut for the Nigeria men's national team.

The German-born defender was among the new invitees for Nigeria's last Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sao Tome and Principe.

Nigeria thrashed the Falcons and the True Parrots 6-0 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, with goals from Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Taiwo Awoniyi, and Samuel Chukwueze.

Torunarigha, alongside Gift Orban, who is another new invitee in the squad, were benched for the entire 90 minutes of play.

After the game, Super Eagles manager Peseiro confirmed that it was his decision not to give Torunarigha a chance to make his debut against Sao Tome and Principe, according to Complete Sports.

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“It’s my decision not to play him against Sao Tome and Principe but he will get his chance very soon,” Peseiro told the media in Uyo.

The former FC Porto manager claimed he was the one who convinced the player to switch allegiance from Germany to Nigeria, and he is sure he will get his chance when the time comes.

“He is a good player. I spoke with him last year and he agreed to come and play for us,” he added.

Torunarigha will have another chance to make his debut for the Super Eagles in November when they face Lesotho in a World Cup qualifying tie.

NFF renew Peseiro’s contract

Sports Brief earlier reported that the NFF agreed that Portuguese manager Jose Peseiro will continue as Head Coach of Nigeria's national team, the Super Eagles.

The NFF initially included a clause in his original contract in May 2022, that the Portuguese coach is mandated to lead the Super Eagles, at least, to the semi-finals of the next Africa Cup of Nations, which will be held in Cote d’Ivoire.

The former Porto manager has now agreed to continue in the role after accepting a pay cut, with the new agreement putting him in charge of the Super Eagles B side as well.