Nigeria traveled to Bouake in the Ivory Coast on Monday without star striker Victor Osimhen ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations semifinal match against South Africa on Wednesday.
Thibaut Courtois has said he is “ready” to start in Saturday’s Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund if called upon despite only recently returning from a long-term injury.
An early header by Jude Bellingham was enough for England to beat Serbia 1-0 in their Group C opener at the European Championship on Sunday as they ground out a victory from a contest they initially dominated.