The head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has left Victor Osimhen and Ademola out of his squad for play Ghana in the Unity Cup
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has excluded star forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman from Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming Unity Cup clash against Ghana, as confirmed by the NFF’s released list on Wednesday. The duo will also miss the subsequent friendly against Russia, with Osimhen prioritizing club commitments at Galatasaray and Lookman managing fatigue after Atalanta’s season after Returning players include goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, midfielder Frank Onyeka, and veteran captain Ahmed Musa, whose leadership is expected to guide a blend of NPFL talents and Europe-based professionals.
The exclusion of Nigeria’s attacking stalwarts signals Chelle’s intent to test fringe players like Cyriel Dessers and Christantus Uche in the tournament’s symbolic fixtures. With the Unity Cup serving as a platform for squad evolution, the coach faces scrutiny over balancing experimentation with results ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers.
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