Coach of Portugal Roberto Martinez says the senior national team of Nigeria will be competitive in tomorrow’s friendly game despite the absence of the striking duo of Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Both players won’t be available for tomorrow’s high profile clash due to different reasons, but Martinez feels his world cup bound team will still face a formidable opposition in the Super Eagles.
The coach while looking ahead of the game also name checked team’s defender Calvin Bassey as one player that he knows very well.
“Even without players like Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, they have replacements capable of maintaining a very high level of performance. So I expect a very competitive game, with quality players and a lot of experience. There are players such as Calvin Bassey whom I know very well.
“I think it will be a competitive match that will help both teams in many ways.”
Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman
