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The West Bromwich Albion player is expected to make the starting line-up, as Troost-Ekong and Leon Balogun are not in the Super Eagles squad for the Guinea-Bissau games due to injuries.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria handed Nigerians one of the biggest blows in football history after failing to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and losing the spot to Ghana.

Ozil played 254 times for Arsenal while he also made 159 appearances for Real Madrid, winning La Liga and the Copa del Rey, and equally lifting the World Cup in 2014.

The 21-year-old striker became the youngest player to score at least 17 goals in their first Ligue 1 season since 1956.

Clubs such as Manchester United, Arsenal, PSG, and Real Madrid are currently keeping tabs on him, and are willing to swoop in at any time to get him on their side. 

With 69 points already, and 10 games to go for Arsenal, they may knock out second-place Manchester City who now sit second on the table with 61 points and 11 games to go. 

Mbappe, who has played 66 times was heavily linked to the role, especially considering his exceptional performance in the 2022 World Cup and in PSG. 

The NFF explained that the decision for both of them to be absent from the team was based on a 'cost-cutting' method.

He would be among those representing Nigeria in the game against Guinea-Bissau.

The Gunners have done well in his absence, as they remained top of the table since he left and returned.