Tuesday saw Victor Osimhen return to full training with the Super Eagles as they ramped up for the match against Angola.
Osimhen was not present at the Police College’s Monday training session in Cocody, Abidjan; nonetheless, he was back on the field with his colleagues.
The Napoli striker has been taking care of his physique due to his high demands and all-action style.
The 25-year-old played a key role in Nigeria’s 2-0 victory against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon on Saturday.
Meanwhile, vice captain William Troost-Ekong missed training for the second day running.
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The centre-back has been battling with a thigh injury.
The PAOK Salonica defender missed Nigeria’s last group game against Guinea-Bissau due to the injury.
Troost-Ekong has been one of the key performers for the Super Eagles at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire.
Jose Peseiro’s side will face the Palancas Negras at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan on Friday.