Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman will be one of several top stars who will miss upcoming friendlies involving the Super Eagles.
SCORENigeria gathered that the reigning CAF Player of the Year has asked to be excused from the matches after a hectic season.
More top stars are expected to stay away from these matches, which will include two friendlies in London as well as the historic first-ever clash against Russia early next month in Moscow.
A dozen players have been called up by coach Eric Chelle for the matches.
