Super Eagles Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen has been given the responsibility of taking penalties for the team.
Coach Jose Peseiro made this known when the team returned to the country after the 10-0 mauling of Sao Tome &Principe.
Peseiro also praised the striker for his leadership qualities and team spirit.
He takes over the role from Odion Ighalo, who last featured for the Eagles against Ghana in March, during the 2022 World Cup play-off.
Peseiro’s statement reads “Osimhen is a leader in his personality and could have scored five goals against Sao Tome as I have appointed Osimhen as our designated penalty taker,” the Portuguese coach said.
“But he gave Dennis the opportunity to score, I like his humility, he’s a good guy with a big heart and I appreciate it.”
Meanwhile, Arsenal are leading the race to sign Osimhen after the north London club reportedly returned with an improved bid for the Nigerian striker.
The Nigerian, who scored 18 times and made six assists in 32 games last season, is also on the radar of other top European clubs.
Italian giants Napoli placed a €100m (£86m) price tag on the highly-rated 23-year-old striker.