The friendly against Algeria will take place at the Miloud Hadefi Stadium, Oran on Tuesday, September 27.

We’re regrouping again for a friendly against Algeria on September 27, 2022. Quick update: Injured (Ruled out of the friendly): Musa, Chukwueze, Balogun, Onyekuru. Replacements: Ozornwafor, Godwin Saviour, Ebube Duru, Dennis,” a statement from National Team read.

They become the third and fourth player to miss the encounter after the duo of Leon Balogun and Henry Onyekuru pulled out of the game on account of injuries.

Musa, who made his first start for Sivasspor on Sunday in their 2-1 loss to Ankaragucu was replaced after 19th minutes by Clinton N’Jie after he fractured his arm in the encounter after stretching his left hand in a duel with a defender.

Musa’s left arm was fractured and the treatment process has started immediately,” a statement on Sivasspor’s website reads.

The 29-year-old is Nigeria’s most-capped player in history, having played 106 matches since his debut aged just 17 in 2010. He helped the Eagles win the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations and played for them at the last two World Cups.

The award named after former French footballer Raymond Kopa is presented to the best performing player under the age of 21.

The 20-year-old was named by France Football on Monday night in a 10 man shortlist contending for the award.

See complete list of nominees below:
João Félix
Atletico Madrid
Jadon Sancho
Borussia Dortmund
Moise Kean
Everton
Samuel Chukwueze
Villarreal
Kang-in Lee
Valencia
Matthijs de Ligt
Juventus
Vinicius Jr
Real Madrid
Kai Havertz
Bayer Leverkusen
Mattéo Guendouzi
Arsenal
Andreï Lounine
Real Valladolid

Nigeria took the lead through Samuel Chukwueze in the first half and looked the better team but a second half header from Zungu sent Bafana Bafana level. The goal was looked at by VAR but the referee say it was fair.

With the game looking destined to go to extra-time, Troost-Ekong poked a corner home at the back post after goalkeeper, Williams, came out and missed with a haymaker to punch clear.

Samuel Chukwueze, Villarreal winger has shown his burning desire to play in England after a failed move to Arsenal.

Scoring eight beautiful goals this season across all competitions, the 19-year-old has now blossomed into one of the most prolific wingers in the Spanish LaLiga.

Premier League clubs, Manchester City and Liverpool are reportedly tracking his growth according to the Daily Mail. He has also been linked also to Atletico Madrid.

The forward had an opportunity to join the Gunners, Arsenal’s academy before moving to Villarreal.

However, the young star has not given up on his dream to play in the English Premier League.

Chukwueze told Tribalfootball, “It was very close for me to sign for Arsenal, almost had the contract in my hands.

“Unfortunately, it did not work out fine with my academy due to the side of agreement and payment. They did not agree with the terms of the contract.

“I was very happy thinking of signing and dreaming of playing for Arsenal, but my academy did not allow it to happen. I kept on pushing and praying to get a club in Europe and it came with Villarreal.

“Playing in England is still an ambition for me. I need to keep on working hard and to keep improving. I really want to play in England.”

On the international scene, however, Chukwueze will also hope to join the Nigerian Super Eagles squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) which would kick off on June 21 in Egypt.

Nigeria are in Group B alongside Burundi, Guinea and Madagascar.