Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has disclosed why key forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman will not be part of Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Poland and Portugal.
Nigeria are scheduled to face Poland in Warsaw on Wednesday before taking on Portugal in Leiria on June 10.
Both Osimhen and Lookman were initially named in Chelle’s squad when the list was released two weeks ago. However, the duo will now miss the fixtures for different reasons.
Speaking to the Super Eagles media, Chelle explained that Osimhen has been left out to focus on resolving his club future, while Lookman has been excused following a request from Atletico Madrid.
“We miss two players because Victor Osimhen maybe he is about to change club so I prefer he stays at home because if he plays and is not at 100 percent is not good,” the Malian told the Super Eagles media.
“For Lookman he is very tired and Atletico ask us to excuse him.”
The absence of the two attacking stars comes shortly after Nigeria’s triumph at the Unity Cup in London.
The Super Eagles sealed the title on Saturday with a convincing 3-0 victory over Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz in the final.
Chelle will now be expected to rely on the other members of his squad as Nigeria continue preparations for future competitive fixtures.
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