Top 5 Super Eagles new player targeting debut in CIV, Tunisia friendlies

Nigeria's manager, Gernot Rohr, has picked a 25-man Super Eagles new player for the upcoming international friendlies against CIV and Tunisia. The Super Eagles, who are now ranked 29th in the world and third in Africa, will meet the Elephants on October 9th, and the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia, who are ranked second in Africa, four days later.

Let's take a look at the top 5 Super Eagles new player

1.Cyriel DESSERS (KRC Genk, Belgium):

Dessers' debut as a Super Eagles new player, which had been postponed owing to the onset of the coronavirus epidemic, would eventually take place. This season, the striker has already scored two goals in five appearances for Genk.

2.Mathew YAKUBU (SKF Sered, Slovakia):

Yakubu, a relatively unknown goalkeeper currently based in Slovakia, was identified during the Super Eagles' search for a decent goalie. He made his professional Fortuna Liga debut for SKF Sered' against FC ViOn Zlaté Moravce on July 11, 2020.

3.Zaidu SANUSI ( FC Porto, Portugal):

Coach Rohr is attempting to boost the Super Eagles' defense by unearthing hidden talents such as Sanusi, a left-back from Portugal. Sanusi was a highlight for Santa Clara last season, appearing in 24 games and scoring one goal.

4.Frank ONYEKA (Club: FC Midtiylland, Denmark):

Onyeka, 22, is a rising star in Denmark, where he has advanced through the ranks and now plays for Midtjylland's first team. He's off to a good start this season, with assists in each of his first two games.

5.Samson TIJANI (TSV Hartberg, Austria):

The former Golden Eaglets skipper was recruited by Austrian elite club Red Bull Salzburg after his outstanding performance at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil last year. He is now on loan at Hartberg, where he has appeared in two games this season.

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