From Spotlight African Reporters 26th September 2026 Former Super Eagles midfielder Sani Kaita has described Victor Osimhen’s absence from Nigeria’s squad as a major setback ahead of the Super Eagles’ international friendly against Russia in October. Kaita, a former Nigeria international, said Osimhen’s presence would have provided the national team with additional attacking strength and experience as the Super Eagles prepare for the encounter. Osimhen has established himself as one of Nigeria’s key attacking players, and his absence means the team could have to rely on other forwards to lead the line against the Russians. The former midfielder noted that games against strong opposition such as Russia provide important opportunities for the Super Eagles to assess their squad and build toward future international assignments. Nigeria are expected to use the October friendly to test different tactical options and give other attacking players an opportunity to make an impact. ...