Jose Peseiro Confirms Readiness To Convince Top Italian Player To Play for Super Eagles

• Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro wants Atalanta defender Caleb Okoli to play for the three-time African champions
• Okoli who currently plays for Atalanta was born in Italy to Nigerian parents and has played for the Italian youth teams
• Peseiro while speaking claimed that he is ready to use Ademola Lookman to convince Okoli for him to choose Nigeria

Jose Peseiro who is the head coach of the Super Eagles has confirmed his readiness to convince Atalanta defender Caleb Okoli in switching his international allegiance to Nigeria.

The Portuguese tactician was appointed as the Super Eagles coach in May this year following Nigeria's failure to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup losing the play-offs to Ghana.

And since Peseiro came on board, he has been trying to fix many things in the Nigerian team and also set a target of winning the next African Cup of Nations.

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Peseiro and his wards will soon start preparation for their coming international friendly against Portugal, and according to a report on Naija Footballers, he stated that he will talk to Okoli after the game.

Peseiro's statement about Okoli

"Yes we will try. After this friendly match against Portugal, there will be time to talk to him and to understand his decision. Whether he wants to play with us or not. I will talk to him through Lookman. I will present my model to him, what do I think of him, the project we can have together with Nigeria".

The Portugal vs Nigeria match will be held on Thursday night, November 17.

Jose Peseiro hails Nigerian striker

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Jose Peseiro applauded Victor Osimhen, who is in blistering form for Napoli this season.

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Osimhen has scored 9 goals in 13 Serie A matches this campaign, and his efforts have helped the Parthenope remain top of the standings.

Despite injury concerns, the former Lille of France striker has contributed immensely to the Italian club since he joined the outfit in the summer of 2020.

He has also proven to be a key man in the Super Eagles unit and has always made himself available whenever he gets called up.

Peseiro is delighted with the 23-year-old, with the Super Eagles coach stating the forward is one of the best at the moment.