Super Eagles Captain Ahmed Musa Fit for Exciting International Friendly Against Portugal

• Ahmed Musa had suffered a fracture prompting him to undergo surgery as he was out of action for weeks
• The Super Eagles of Nigeria captain returned to action for Sivasspor in their UECL game against Slavia Praha
• The former Leicester City of England striker is now available for Nigeria's friendly vs Portugal friendly match

Nigeria will file out against Portugal in an international friendly on November 17, and captain Ahmed Musa will be available.

The Super Eagles' most-capped player returned to action for his Turkish club in the UEFA Europa Conference League.

Musa came on as a 76th-minute substitute in Sivasspor's final group game as they played a 1-1 draw with Slavia Praha of the Czech Republic Thursday night.

It was the captain's first match since he suffered a fracture on his arm during the Super Lig game at Ankaragucu on September 18 and needed surgery thereafter.

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As a result, Musa was forced out of the double friendlies against Algeria in September, Punch reports.

But he could now return against Portugal on November 17 in Lisbon to extend his all-time record number of caps for Nigeria.

NFF confirms owing Jose Peseiro

Meanwhile, Mohamed Sanusi, the secretary general of the Nigeria Football Federation, has decried comments from several quarters that the football house is having it rough with Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro.

There are reports in several sections of the media that Peseiro, appointed in May, has yet to receive a salary.

It was gathered that the situation had led to a breakdown of the relationship between both parties, but Sanusi branded the remarks as 'outright falsehoods'.

Costa Rica name strong squad for Nigeria friendly

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Sports Brief earlier reported that ahead of the international friendly against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Costa Rica's coach Luis Suarez has released a 26-man squad for the encounter.

Both teams will clash in San Jose on November 10, as the North Americans continue preparing for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Experienced goalkeeper Keylor Navas was included in the team along with former Arsenal striker Joel Campbell, as well as defender Oscar Duarte.