{"id":136208,"date":"2023-10-09T00:51:20","date_gmt":"2023-10-08T21:51:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/?p=136208"},"modified":"2023-10-09T00:51:20","modified_gmt":"2023-10-08T21:51:20","slug":"super-eagles-replace-awoniyi-with-sadiq-umar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/super-eagles-replace-awoniyi-with-sadiq-umar\/","title":{"rendered":"Super Eagles pick Sadiq Umar as Awoniyi\u2019s replacement for upcoming friendlies"},"content":{"rendered":"

The recently released Super Eagles player shortlist for the friendly ties against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique has received a new update.<\/p>\n

The Super Eagles manager, Jose Peseiro, had released a 25-man shortlist to face Saudi Arabia and Mozambique during the international break.<\/p>\n

A couple of players will miss out on the friendlies. They include the Nottingham Forest duo of defender Ola Aina and striker Taiwo Awoniyi.<\/p>\n

Both players will miss out on the friendlies due to injuries, but Jose Peseiro has quickly replaced the two players with other Super Eagles regulars.<\/p>\n

The Super Eagles<\/a> will play the friendly matches in the international break this week.<\/p>\n

Super Eagles 25-man squad: Orban out, Sadiq Umar in<\/h2>\n
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With Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi out of the Super Eagles' upcoming friendlies against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique, Peseiro has named their replacements.<\/p>\n

Earlier reports suggested that Awoniyi, who will be out to injury for at least a month, would be replaced by Gift Orban.<\/p>\n

However, it seems Orban has not done enough to impress Jose Peseiro to replace the Nottingham Forest striker.<\/p>\n

Sadiq Umar is yet to light up the season for his new club, Real Sociedad<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Kaduna-born striker has featured in seven La Liga games this season and once in the UEFA Champions League but is yet to score.<\/p>\n

Umar has a game time of 228 minutes in La Liga, with only one assist to show for his efforts.<\/p>\n

It contrasts with Gift Orban, who, despite a slump in form, has scored in the Belgian Pro League and the Europa League.<\/p>\n

Jose Peseiro believes Umar has qualities that fit with his plans ahead of Orban. The Sociedad striker has had a longer tenure with the Super Eagles.<\/p>\n

Tyrone Ebuehi replaces Ola Aina<\/h2>\n
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Ola Aina has had a stellar performance with Nottingham Forest. He was voted the club's September Player of the Month.<\/p>\n

The absence of the full-back affords Tyrone Ebuehi the chance to fight for his place in the Super Eagles.<\/p>\n

Ebuehi, who joined Empoli on a permanent deal worth \u20ac1.4 million this summer, has played seven games for the Serie A side but has yet to score a goal or create an assist.<\/p>\n

The Super Eagles will play against Saudi Arabia on Friday, October 13, while the game against Mozambique is on Monday, October 16.<\/p>\n

The upcoming friendly is the second time the Super Eagles play against the Greens of Saudi Arabia. The game ended 0-0.<\/p>\n

The tie against the Mambas of Mozambique will be the fifth time both teams are clashing.<\/p>\n

The Super Eagles won three and drew two, conceding only in a 4-2 win.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udea8UPDATE FROM THE SUPER EAGLES<\/p>\n

Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi will both be replaced in the team squad by Tyronne Ebuehi and Sadiq Umar#SuperEagles<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/BpKTed9jby<\/a><\/p>\n

— The Athletic NG (@TheAthleticNG) October 8, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n