Clubs will continue to conduct daily lateral flow tests (LFTs) on training days, but PCR tests will only be taken to confirm a positive lateral flow result.
The Super Eagles finished with the bronze medal at the 2019 edition in Egypt after defeating Tunisia 1-0 in the third place match.
“Be patriotic, defend the green and white flag of Nigeria, fight for her pride and honour like the true soldiers and warriors that you are,” Mr Dare said.
John Ogu said after he disobeyed the coach to fake injury and honoured Nigeria’s invitation, he stopped playing him at the club.
The NFF dropped Osimhen after he tested positive for COVID-19, replacing him with Henry Onyekuru. Also excused were Watford forward Emmanuel Dennis and Cyprus-based Abdullahi Shehu.
Salah will lead Egypt, seven-time winners of the AFCON, when they face Nigeria’s Super Eagles in a group stage game on January 11.
Mr Peseiro will however not take charge of the Eagles until after the African Cup of Nations, AFCON, starting on January 9.
Awoniyi, who has scored nine goals in the league, could miss up to five matches.
Since the 2008 AFCON tournament held in Ghana, CAF has failed to list a Nigerian centre referee.
Tartaro revealed it would be difficult for the Super Eagles star to participate in the tournament as he would not be available for training for at least two months.
