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

El-Rufai: Dadiyata’s Wife Appeals for Help

“We pray that one day, he will come back,” Kadijah, wife of missing lecturer Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata, said in a video interview with Ambassador-designate Reno Omokri. She appealed to Nigerians to help find her husband, whose whereabouts remain unknown

At Least 33 Killed in Kebbi State Cattle-Rustling Attack

At least 33 people have been killed in an attack on Bui District in Arewa Local Government Area, Kebbi State, police have confirmed. Spokesman Bashir Usman said suspected cattle rustlers, believed to be Lakurawa militants, carried out the assault after crossing into

Sierra Leone Honours Nigerian Military Officers for Peace Efforts

The President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, has awarded national honours to two senior Nigerian military officers in recognition of their contributions to peace and regional stability. The awards were presented during the 17th Armed Forces Day celebration of the Republic
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

The Police Service Commission

Police Service Commission Appoints New CPs For Bayelsa, Borno

The Police Service Commission has announced the appointment of new

Tinubu Celebrates Wole Soyinka At 91

Nigeria’s literary titan and Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, today