Victor Osimhen called up to Nigeria's national team preliminary squad

Victor Osimhen, whose treatment continues at Galatasaray and whose status remains uncertain ahead of the Trabzonspor match, has been invited to the preliminary squad of his country, Nigeria, for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The goalscorer was included in the squad ahead of the upcoming matches.

Osimhen in the National Team Squad

Victor Osimhen, whose injury continues at Galatasaray and whose status has not yet been clarified ahead of the Trabzonspor match, has been called up to the preliminary squad for Nigeria's matches within the scope of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The star football player was included in the squad to wear the jersey for his team in the qualifiers.

Osimhen, who was included in the preliminary squad for Nigeria's qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau, was not included in the squad for the friendly match against Russia.

Other Names from the Super Lig

Nigeria's expanded preliminary squad also included other football players playing in Turkey. Wilfred Ndidi from Beşiktaş was called up to the squads for both the qualifiers and the Russia match.

While Chibuike Nwaiwu from Trabzonspor was included only in the squad for the qualifying matches, Kelechi Iheanacho, who plays for 1st League team Bursaspor, was invited only to the squad for the friendly match against Russia.

Match Schedule and Season Statistics

Nigeria will face Madagascar on September 25 and Guinea-Bissau on September 29 in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The team will then play a friendly match against Russia on October 6.

Having played in 4 official matches wearing the Galatasaray jersey this season, Victor Osimhen made a significant contribution to the score by shaking the opponent's net 6 times.