Negative response from Nigeria to Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen request
The yellow-red club's request that striker Victor Osimhen, who is currently undergoing a rehabilitation process for an injury, not be called up to the national team squad was not accepted by Nigeria.
Galatasaray's star player Victor Osimhen, who was injured in the Başakşehir match and whose status for the Trabzonspor match is uncertain, has been included in the Nigeria National Team preliminary squad despite his injury process. The yellow-reds' request was turned down by the federation.
Injury Process and National Team Call
While Victor Osimhen's injury situation at Galatasaray is being closely monitored, the star player has been invited to his country's national team preliminary squad. It was hoped that the player would become fully ready after the international break.
Match Schedule and Squad Details
Victor Osimhen was included in Nigeria's squad for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. The striker is not, however, in the squad for the friendly match against Russia.
Galatasaray's Request and Reason for Rejection
It was stated that the yellow-red club requested that Osimhen not be included in the squad for the qualifiers due to his ongoing injury recovery process. However, the Nigerian Football Federation did not accept this request and kept the player in the squad.
Key Player for Critical Matches
The Nigerian Football Federation emphasized that the star striker will play a key role in the two critical encounters against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. Accordingly, Osimhen found a place for himself in the 24-man final squad.