By Alhaji Suleiman Jao.
The head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Jose Peseiro has started selection call up plans for the senior national team of Nigeria international friendly game against Portugal.
The Super Eagles are billed to take on Portugal in 17th of November at the Estádio José Alvalade Stadium before the Fernando Santo’s men switch their attention to the world cup.
Peseiro will use the game to try out some new players just like he did in the games against Algeria with some new players being considered for selection at the expense of usual names.
The new players are expected to bring competition for the first team players and potentially build a young team that would succeed the currently aging players in the team.
Former Nigerian Under 17 and Under 20 star, Isaac Success who has had a good start for Udinese in Italian seria A with with eight appearance is being considered for a call up.
While Royal Antwerp Player of the month for August , Alhassan Yusuf will also be hoping to join 24 year old Bright Osayi Samuel who plays for Fenerbahçe.
