Both coach Stephen Keshi and Raheem Lawal have distanced themselves from local media reports (<b>not allnigeriasoccer.com</b>) that the Eskiehirspor midfielder is battling to be fit for the Afcon qualifying clash against Congo in Pointe - Noire.<br /><br />Therefore, the 24 - year - old is in line to make his sixth international appearance for Nigeria on Saturday.<br /><br />It is confirmed that Raheem Lawal only suffered a knock during training on Thursday, but the injury was blown out of proportion by mischief makers. <br /><br />Per CAF regulations, the Super Eagles will have a feel of the Stade Municipal de Pointe-Noire turf on Friday.<br /><br />Defending champions Nigeria lost their opening Group A fixture against Congo 3 - 2, and must win by at least two goals or the same scoreline to keep hope alive.<br /><br /><br /><br />