Nigeria left back Uwa Echiejile has not been called up by coach José Peseiro for Friday's Portuguese Cup clash against Leixões, reports Portugal's influential sports daily A Bola.

After international commitment with the Nigeria selection this past weekend, Echiejile resumed training with The Archbishops on Tuesday.

In fact, he was the first international to arrive Estádio AXA, Braga, the training ground of the bronze - champions.

The 24 - year - old Nigeria international has suited four times for Sporting Braga in the Primeira Liga.