Osimhen sustained a hamstring injury in Nigeria’s 2-2 draw against Saudi Arabia on Friday, October 14, while Iheanacho has returned to England to attend to a personal matter.
The absence of Osimhen and Iheanacho is a major blow for the Super Eagles, as they are two of the team’s most important players.
Osimhen is the team’s top scorer, while Iheanacho is a creative force in attack.
The absences of Osimhen and Iheanacho are a setback for the Super Eagles, but they will still be expected to beat Mozambique, who are ranked 112th in the world.
The Super Eagles have a good record against Mozambique, having won nine of their 11 previous meetings.
The last time the two teams met was in 2013, when the Super Eagles won 4-1.
The Super Eagles will be looking to bounce back from their disappointing draw against Saudi Arabia when they face Mozambique on Monday.
A win over Mozambique will give the Super Eagles confidence ahead of their upcoming World Cup qualifiers aginst against Lesotho.
Nigeria’s match against Mozambique will be played on Monday at the Estadio Municipal de Albufeira in Portugal.
Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. WAT (West Africa Time).
