Osimhen was named ‘Man of the Match’ in Nigeria’s game against Cote d’Ivoire on Thursday.
Peseiro confirmed this on Wednesday at the team’s news conference.
Although the duo turned up for the training, they were barred from participating in the exercise.
“Our team created a lot of chances but we didn’t score,” stated Peseiro.
Equatorial Guinea will face Guinea-Bissau on Thursday.
The team fumbled with the ball.
“Football in Africa is different, it is more physical but there is no pressure.”
Nigeria will play Equatorial Guinea with only one fit striker in Victor Osimhen.
The Napoli forward was Nigeria’s most prolific goalscorer in 2023.
Nigeria is drawn in Group A of the tournament alongside host nation Côte d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau.
