Chelle Rules Out Osimhen, Lookman From Portugal Friendlies
Eric Chelle has reshaped Nigeria’s squad after club requests, transfer uncertainty and visa issues ruled out several players for the two friendlies.
- Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle confirmed that star forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman will miss upcoming friendlies against Poland and Portugal next month.
- Osimhen remains focused on resolving transfer negotiations with Turkish champions Galatasaray, while Atletico Madrid requested Lookman's withdrawal to manage fatigue following an intense European campaign.
- Fulham winger Samuel Chukwueze was excused following his mother's burial, while midfielders Alhassan Yusuf and Samson Tijani cannot obtain required visas for entry into the Schengen zone.
- Chelle responded by calling up Millwall forward Femi Azeez, who scored twice during the Unity Cup, while experienced players Moses Simon, Paul Onuachu, and Akor Adams will shoulder greater responsibility.
- Nigeria faces Poland on Wednesday at PGE Narodowy Stadium in Warsaw, then travels to Leiria, Portugal, on June 10, seeking to build on their Unity Cup triumph won in London.
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