Gernot Rohr has recalled Genk striker Paul Onuachu after Victor Osimhen pulled out from Super Eagles friendly matches against Tunisia and Algeria October 9 and 13 respectively in Austria.
The 26-year-old last featured for the three-time African Champions in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
Nigeria Football Federation confirmed Onuachu invitation on their official social media handle.
🔊 ❗️❗️@victorosimhen9 has been excused from @NGSuperEagles’ games against Algeria and Tunisia. His replacement is Paul Onuachu. #Team9jaStrong #SoarSuperEagles pic.twitter.com/UGJnS6jLub
— The NFF 🇳🇬 (@thenff) October 4, 2020
Napoli stars Piotr Zielinski and Eljif Elmas tested positive for Covid-19 following the side’s 6-0 win against Genoa last Sunday.
The entire Napoli squad, including Osimhen, will self-isolate for 14 days to guide against the spread of the virus.
Onuachu has scored seven goals in the Belgian Pro League this season
