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Lookman has featured in all but one of the qualifiers so far, missing only the 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe.

Nigerian forward Chidera Ejuke was in action for Sevilla as they suffered a 4-1 defeat to Barcelona in their La…

The 24-year-old midfielder was introduced in the 65th minute, replacing Gustav Isaksen, and made his mark by scoring Lazio’s fifth goal two minutes from time.

However, his ability to play in multiple positions might give him an edge as Nigeria faces must-win 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.

The Baggies will hope to have Ajayi back in full force as they push for promotion to the Premier League.

Meanwhile, in Italy, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has been tipped to improve his performances for Serie A side Lazio as they gear up for the UEFA Europa League knockout stage.

Akpom followed in the footsteps of Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon, and Terem Moffi, who also scored on their Ligue 1 debuts for Lille, Nantes, and FC Lorient, respectively.

The Super Eagles currently sit fifth in their group and must avoid further setbacks against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.

Nigeria currently sits fifth in Group C, making the upcoming matches crucial to their World Cup ambitions.

While Sevilla has not provided a timeline for Adams’ recovery, similar injuries typically take between four to twelve weeks, depending on severity.