Victor Osimhen and Alhassan Yusuf were not involved in training as the Super Eagles began preparation for Thursday’s heavy against hosts Cote d’Ivoire.

It will be recalled Yusuf sustained an injury in Nigeria’s 1-1 draw with the Nzalang Nacional of Equatorial Guinea on Sunday,

Meanwhile The Super Eagles will take on the host, Elephants of Cote D’Ivoire on Thursday at the Stade Olympique Alassan Ouattara Stadium.

However, The Media Officer of the team, Babafemi Raji, confirmed that their withdrawal from training on Monday was only a precautionary measure.”