Former Premier League star Gabriel Osho is set to make his Super Eagles debut having been named in the squad by interim manager Austin Eaguavron for the November AFCON qualifiers.
The 26-year-old former Luton Town defender, who left Yeovil Town to join Ligue 1 side Auxerre, replaces the injured Semi Ajayi in the 23 man squad.
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Former Premier League star Gabriel Osho returns for Nigeria
In March 2024, Osho was called up to the Nigerian national team for the first time, but did not make his debut due to injury as Nigeria battled Ghana and Mali.
Victor Osimhen also makes his r
eturn having missed out last time while Taiwo Awoniyi is dropped. The Super Eagles will face Benin away from home before hosting Rwanda in their other game.
Nigeria won their last game at home against Libya while they’ve also been awarded a 3-0 victory along with three points for the reverse fixture, were stranded at a Libyan airport.