Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen Called Up to Nigeria National Team Squad
Galatasaray footballer Victor Osimhen, whose treatment is ongoing, has been included in Nigeria's preliminary squad for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Galatasaray's striker Victor Osimhen, whose treatment is ongoing and whose condition before the Trabzonspor match has been a matter of curiosity, has been called up to the preliminary squad of his country, Nigeria, for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
National Team Call and Matches
Victor Osimhen, who wears the Galatasaray jersey, has been included in Nigeria's preliminary squad for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. However, the goalscorer was not included in the squad for the friendly match against Russia.
Other Names from the Süper Lig
Other figures from the Süper Lig also found a place in Nigeria's preliminary squad. While Wilfred Ndidi from Beşiktaş was called up for both the qualifier and Russia matches, Chibuike Nwaiwu from Trabzonspor was included only for the qualifier matches.
Kelechi Iheanacho, who plays for Bursaspor, was among the players invited to Nigeria's squad for the friendly match against Russia.
Season Performance and Schedule
Having featured in 4 official matches for Galatasaray this season, Victor Osimhen has displayed a remarkable performance by shaking the opponent's nets 6 times.
The Nigeria national team will face Madagascar on September 25 and Guinea-Bissau on September 29 within the scope of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The team will then play a friendly match against Russia on October 6.