Nigeria Surprises Galatasaray With Osimhen Squad Call-Up
After reports suggested Galatasaray had reached an agreement with the Nigerian Football Federation over Victor Osimhen skipping the national team camp, a surprise squad announcement has raised eyebrows.
An unexpected twist has emerged at Galatasaray regarding Victor Osimhen's involvement with the national team. According to reports, the Turkish club had reached an understanding with the Nigerian Football Federation that the star striker would not join the upcoming international camp. This news had raised fans' hopes that Osimhen would remain with the club to rest and recover.
However, following these reports, a surprising development came from the Nigerian national team camp. Head coach Eric Chelle officially announced his squad for the crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches. This announcement completely reversed the scenario Galatasaray had been expecting.
Nigeria will face Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau in the qualifiers. The squad list compiled by coach Chelle for these two fixtures has raised questions within Galatasaray. How solid the reportedly agreed arrangement between the club and the federation actually was remains uncertain.
This matter is also significant in terms of Osimhen's form and how Galatasaray manages his fitness and injury risk. The Turkish club wants its star forward to maintain peak performance throughout the season. Further clarification and official statements from both sides are expected in the coming days.
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