)
Nigeria to be without its top three highest rated players in Europe when Super Eagles take on Ghana and Mali in Morocco.
The Nigerian national team the Super Eagles are set to be significantly depleted for their international double-header friendlies against rivals Ghana and Mali later this month.
According to the latest player statistics, the Super Eagles will be without the services of the top three highest-rated Nigerian players currently plying their trade in Europe's elite leagues.
)
17:50 - 19.03.2024
Nigeria vs Ghana: Time and where to watch Super Eagles face Black Stars
Don't miss the Super Eagles of Nigeria face off against the Black Stars of Ghana in an international friendly.
)
17:05 - 19.03.2024
Finidi George holds meeting as Super Eagles prepare for Jollof derby against Ghana
Ahead of the Jollof derby between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Black Stars of Ghana, Finidi George holds a meeting with coaching staff.
Red-Hot Boniface, Osimhen Sidelined
Top of that list is Bayer Leverkusen main man Victor Boniface, who has earned a stellar 7.81 rating from data analysts at WhoScored for his impressive debut season before injury struck.
The 23-year-old, who had blasted 16 goals along with eight assists across competitions before getting sidelined in January, is still recovering his fitness and will miss out on the games in Morocco.
)
Boniface's absence will be compounded by that of talisman Victor Osimhen, who has maintained his reputation as one of the world's deadliest strikers with a 6.91 rating while scoring 13 goals for Napoli.
Osimhen watched from the bench as the Italian champions battled to a 1-1 draw against Serie A leaders Inter Milan on Sunday due to a knock.
)
Okoye's Snub Continues
In a bizarre call, the third highest-rated Nigerian in Europe's top five leagues, goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, has once again been overlooked for selection despite his 6.88 rating.
The Udinese shot-stopper has kept three clean sheets in 12 Serie A outings but continues to be frozen out at international level by Nigeria, who is set to be managed by interim head coach Finidi George.
)
With several of their big hitters set to miss the crucial qualifying double-header, the Super Eagles have it all to do against the Black Stars of Ghana and an improving Malian outfit.
Finidi will need others to spectacularly step up in the absence of the squad's elite European-based performers if Nigeria is to escape its West African neighbours unscathed.
Related content
)
14:46 - 19.03.2024
Moses Simon gets new manager as Nantes hire Kombouare in a bid to escape relegation
The Super Eagles forward will be hoping new coach Antoine Kombouare can help Nantes avoid the drop
)
12:38 - 19.03.2024
Super Eagles star Osimhen officially crowned most hard-working striker in the world
The Nigerian striker stands above his peers like Vinicius Junior and Gabriel Jesus in a metric for hard work measured by the CIES Football Observatory
)
10:56 - 19.03.2024
Kelechi Nwakali: Forgotten Super Eagle shows off his ₦95 MILLION Mercedes following Finidi snub
Nwakali has responded on social media after being overlooked for the Super Eagles ahead of the Jollof derby friendly.
)
17:28 - 19.03.2024
Super Eagles duo Boniface, Osimhen and an outcast rated Nigeria's top performers in Europe
Whoscored stats highlight Super Eagles stars' standout domestic campaigns in Europe.
)
16:51 - 18.03.2024
Super Eagles striker slams "Unnecessary" fan harassment in Southwest derby chaos
Former Shooting Stars striker is unhappy with treatment from supporters during the Southwest Derby against Remo Stars in the NPFL.
)
16:27 - 18.03.2024
Nigerians to pay ₦248,000 for new Super Eagles jersey
Nike have set the initial price for the stunning new Super Eagles jersey, with the cost certain to give fans of Nigerian football some palpitations
)
16:02 - 18.03.2024
Nottingham Forest's survival hopes suffer major blow as Awoniyi and co receive Premier League points deduction
The Nottingham Forest team has been thrown into dismay after receiving a Premier League points deduction for breach of sustainability news with relegation looming
)
08:18 - 18.03.2024
Naija Stars Abroad: Moffi, Chukwueze battle Oshoala, Echegini for POTW
Naija Stars Abroad is a weekly dive into Nigerian players and their football exploits across the world of football.
)
07:41 - 18.03.2024
John Fashanu: Meet Nigerian-born footballer who earned two caps for England
Fashanu later in his career expressed regret for not choosing to represent Nigeria on the international stage
)
23:58 - 17.03.2024
Super Eagles Bright Osayi-Samuel punches pitch invader as violence erupts following Trabzonspor vs Fenerbahce
The celebration of Fenerbahce's victory turned into chaos as players faced off against pitch-invading fans, resulting in violent altercations involving Bright Osayi-Samuel.
)
22:07 - 17.03.2024
Napoli manager Calzona explains decision to leave Osimhen on the bench against Inter
Osimhen started on the bench for Napoli in a crucial Serie A clash with Inter
)
19:27 - 17.03.2024
Victor Osimhen Net Worth: Profile, Age, Salary, Girlfriend, House, Cars, How Rich is he in 2024?
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen Profile, Age, Salary, Net Worth, Girlfriend, House, Cars, Pictures, Latest News, Transfer News.
)
18:58 - 17.03.2024
'I continue to work hard' - Chukwueze reacts to first Serie A goal for AC Milan
Nigerian forward Samuel Chukwueze has reacted to his first Serie A goal for new club AC Milan
)
17:27 - 17.03.2024
Chukwueze scores first-ever Serie A goal as AC Milan beat Verona
Nigerian forward Samuel Chukwueze has opened his league account for AC Milan. He scored months after making the summer move from Villarreal.
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)