Suggestions




·

Dennis Replaces Injured Onyekuru, Musa Also Out Of Algeria Friendly

September 19, 2022
by

Nottingham Forest striker Emmanuel Dennis has been called up as replacement for Henry Onyekuru in Nigeria’s squad for the friendly against Algeria after the latter sustained an injury in Adana Demirspor’s 3-0 victory over Antalyaspor on Saturday.

It is not clear which player will come in for captain Ahmed Musa who also copped an injury over the weekend.

Join our WhatsApp Channel

Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro named a strong 25-man squad for the September 27 international friendly game against the Foxes of Algeria.

However, there have been a few changes to the squad, with Valentine Ozornwafor replacing Leon Balogun who got injured over the weekend.

Dennis has played only eleven minutes of club football this season.

Injuries had ruled out the duo of Victor Osimhen and Umar Sadiq for the September 27 international friendly against former African champions Algeria.

Izuchukwu Okosi

Izuchukwu Okosi is a Nigerian sports and entertainment journalist with two decades of experience in the media industry having begun his media journey in 2002 as an intern at Mundial Sports International (MSI) and Africa Independent Television (AIT), owners of Daar Communications Plc.

Related Posts

Kumuyi: Preacher Widely Misunderstood By Non-adherents
Previous Story

Kumuyi: Preacher Widely Misunderstood By Non-adherents

Next Story

Court Dismisses ‘No Case Submission’ By Ex Gov. Lamido On N712m Fraud Charge

Featured Stories

Related Posts

Latest from News

Dangote Cement

Dangote Cement Records 20% Increase in 2025 Revenue

Dangote Cement Plc reported a 20.3 percent rise in revenue to 4.31 trillion naira ($2.7 billion) for the year ending Dec. 31, 2025, driven by higher prices in key markets, the company said in a filing to the Nigerian Exchange Limited. The

Iran Leadership “Safe” After Strikes – Foreign Minister

Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said the country’s top leadership remains intact following large-scale strikes by the United States and Israel. Speaking to US media, he said Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was alive “as far as I know” and that all senior
Minister of Works Engr David Umahi

Umahi Denies Sexual Harassment, N200 Million Debt Claims

Minister of Works, David Umahi, on Saturday denied allegations of sexual harassment and financial misconduct, including claims that he owes a businesswoman, Tracynither Ohiri, 200 million naira for campaign materials supplied during his 2014 governorship bid. The accusations, which have gained traction

Tinubu Reappoints NSCDC Commandant-General Audi

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reappointed Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi as Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for a second five-year term, effective February 27, 2026. The announcement came in a statement on Saturday from Bayo Onanuga, the

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei is confirmed dead

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, has been reported dead following coordinated U.S.–Israeli airstrikes on Tehran, according to Fox News and Reuters, both citing senior Israeli officials. Israeli sources said Khamenei was killed when his fortified compound was struck during the early phase
Kumuyi: Preacher Widely Misunderstood By Non-adherents
Previous Story

Kumuyi: Preacher Widely Misunderstood By Non-adherents

Next Story

Court Dismisses ‘No Case Submission’ By Ex Gov. Lamido On N712m Fraud Charge

Don't Miss

Phyno, Olamide Hints New Single, ‘Ojemba’

Nigerian superstars Olamide and Phyno have collaborated on a new
CBN Releases Another Around Of $10,000 FX To Each BDC, Mandates Them To Sell At N1,117/$1

CBN’s RT200 FX Programme Increases Repatriation Of Non-oil Export Proceeds

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin