This was contained in an update on the team’s X handle.
Osimhen was substituted in Friday’s 2-2 draw with the Green Falcons of Saudi Arabia.
But days after the tie, the team’s handlers said the Napoli forward would not be part of today’s Mozambique clash as a precautionary measure on advice of the medical team.
On the other, Iheanachois being excused to enable him attend to pressing personal issues.
Nigeria’s game against Mozambique is billed for the Estadio Municipal de Albufeira, Portugal today at 4 p.m.
