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Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro acknowledged the superb form of Nigerian forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman
Nigerian forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman have received plaudits from all around for their superb form so far this season, latest of which comes from Super Eagles boss Jose Peseiro.
Osimhen is the current top scorer in Serie A with 13 goals in 15 games so far for Napoli while Lookman is second with 11 goals for Atalanta.
Peseiro has both at his disposal in the Super Eagles and is delighted according to his latest comments on both Italy-based superstars.
Jose Peseiro hails Osimhen and Lookman
Peseiro said to Il Mattino, via Tuttomercatoweb that the future of Nigerian football is bright and hopes the two strikers replicate their form at club level when the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers resume in March.
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"It's an exceptional moment for Nigerian footballers and knowing you can count on two strikers like them is something incredible," Peseiro said.
Peseiro continued, I'm telling the truth: knowing you have two strikers like that makes me feel much better, it makes me feel much better, good mood. At this point I hope they bring their positivity to the national team as well".
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Peseiro also spoke on his relationship with the players, revealing that he keeps in touch with his high-flying strikers.
"We talk practically every week and in fact I heard them right after the last goals scored. Victor is incredible, he is never satisfied. Even when he scores and is decisive," the Portuguese manager continued.
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Peseiro also revealed that the Super Eagles keep close contact with Napoli on the welfare of star player Victor Osimhen.
"The athletic trainer of the national team is in contact with that of Naples. Elements and data are continuously exchanged to keep up to date," the coach said.
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