Calvin Bassey’s availability for the friendly match between Nigeria and Mali is still a concern as the defender missed Thursday’s training and the friendly against Ghana.

Bassey’s absence from training cast uncertainty over his ability to feature in Tuesday’s encounter.

In contrast, there’s positive news regarding Kenneth Omeruo’s fitness status.

Initially sidelined during Wednesday’s training, Omeruo made a return to the pitch on Thursday, declaring himself fit was available for selection on Friday against Ghana.

Bassey’s potential absence for Tuesday’s match coupled with William Troost-Ekong’s ruled out, underscores the significance of Omeruo’s recovery.

With defensive options limited, Omeruo’s return provides a timely boost to the team’s lineup ahead of the fixture.

The Super Eagles are set to face Mali in Marrakech this Tuesday, adding further anticipation to the match as both teams prepare for World Cup qualifiers.