Onuachu replaces injured Simon for Sierra Leone AFCON games

Genk forward, Paul Onuachu has received a late call-up to the Super Eagles squad ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Sierra Leone. In a tweet by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on the Super Eagles official Twitter account @NGSuperEagles yesterday said Onuachu had been called up as a replacement […]

Genk forward, Paul Onuachu has received a late call-up to the Super Eagles squad ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Sierra Leone.

In a tweet by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on the Super Eagles official Twitter account @NGSuperEagles yesterday said Onuachu had been called up as a replacement for the injured Moses Simon.

Simon picked up an injury in Nantes’ 3-0 home defeat to Paris- Saint Germain last Saturday.

Onuachu has been in excellent form for his side scoring nine goals in 10 appearances. He is Nigeria’s leading scorer in Europe.

He was part of Nigeria’s squad for last month’s friendlies against African champions Algeria and the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia coming in as a replacement for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.

However, he has not been able to prove his worth in the Nigerian colours despite been capped seven times.

The Super Eagles will keep a date with the Leone Stars on Friday, November 13 at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City where he will have another chance to proof himself.

The reverse fixture will take place four days later at the Siaka Stevens Stadium, Freetown.

The Super Eagles lead Group L of the AFCON qualifiers. Victory in both matches against the Leone Stars will all but confirm their place in Cameroon for next year’s continental showpiece.

Meanwhile, the NFF has released the membership of its sub-committees comprising standing committees and ad-hoc committees for the period 2020-20.