Rangers rising star, Everton winger and 3 other players Peseiro can build his team around

The Super Eagles were beaten by Mexico in their first game under a new manager.

Troost-Ekong's own goal ended manager Jose Peseiro's debut with a defeat and the Portuguese manager would surely be eager to get back to winning ways in their next friendly game against Ecuador.

Peseiro's era in competitive games has not yet begun but it is clear that he is trying to implement new ideas in the Super Eagles.

However, to kick-start this new era, allnigeriasoccer.com reveals five key players for the manager to build around.

Cyriel Dessers

In all competitions, the now ex-Feyenoord star was unstoppable. Three days later after leading the line in the team's UECL final defeat to Roma, he took charge of the Super Eagles frontline and scored his first goal.

He will bring a new perspective to the team because of his speed, technique, excellent movement and vision.

With 21 goals and six assists last season, including 10 to lead the Europa Conference League in goal-scoring, he could be the next to be relied upon if his scoring form continues.

Alex Iwobi

Despite Alex's forgettable performance in Nigeria's stuttering AFCON campaign, he was instrumental in Everton's relegation-fighting victory.

In Nigeria's loss to Mexico, it was obvious that Peseiro placed the burden of creativity on the Hale End Academy graduate.

If he continues his lightning form, he would be a perfect creativity hub for the new era.

Calvin Bassey

Calvin is now a transfer target for a number of clubs following his sensational performance for Rangers in the Scottish league and run to the Europa League final.

Rumours have it that Gerard wants to bring the Nigerian to Aston Villa and against Mexico, he certainly put his name forward again to the English manager.

A left-back who can both overlap, underlap, cross and make good use of his body is a rare commodity in the transfer market.

The 22-year-old ticks a lot of boxes and appears to be exactly what the Super Eagles have been lacking recently.

Victor Osimhen

The Napoli striker is a hot property for top clubs this summer as teams like Arsenal and Manchester United have been linked.

With Peseiro seemingly favouring a 2 striker set-up, he will have more responsibility on his shoulders and there is no better person for that than Osimhen due to his mentality.

Francis Uzoho

The goalkeeper is always important to the way any team plays. He is the most senior goalkeeper and putting rumours of a call-up rejection to bed is a testament to his strong mentality.

Teams need characters like this to stand up when the going gets tough and Uzoho could be perfect for this role.

Sofoluwe Mayowa

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