Nigeria head Coach Peseiro undecided on Ekong’s Replacement

Jose Peseiro expects Super Eagles to cope with the threat of Sao Tome and Principe, despite the absence of William Troost-Ekong.

Peseiro’s side will go into the game without Ekong, who sustained a groin injury during the qualifying game against Sierra Leone.

“Troost-Ekong is not here, but I have other players, I have other centre-backs,” Peseiro told a press conference on Sunday

“Of course we want to improve our defensive process. We should be able to play a good centre-back,” He said.

Since taking charge as Nigeria’s head Coach, Peseiro’s men are without a clean sheet in three games, conceding five goals in the process.

The Portuguese will be hoping for an improvement when they face the Sao Tome later today.