As many as 10 Super Eagles stars could likely miss the final pre-World Cup friendly clash with DR Congo in Port Harcourt.
According to FIFA, all 32 participating teams must ensure players listed for the World Cup observe a 10-day rest after their last game of the season as a means of ensuring they stay fresh.
About one-third of Gernot Rohr’s team will participate in their club’d final league games this weekend, thereby ruling them out of the encounter which is less than eight days after.
Chinese-based pair Mikel Obi and Odio Ighalo will miss out as they will be in action on Friday and Saturday respectively.
So will Victor Moses expected to start for Chelsea in the FA Cup final on Saturday.
Bryan Idowu will feature for Amkar Perm when they host FC Tambov in the second leg of the Russia Premier League qualification play-offs.
Italy-based duo of Joel Obi and Simeon Nwankwo, are also doubtful for the game should they play for their respective Serie A clubs this weekend.
