Why Chelle picked injured Osimhen for Super Eagles' AFCON qualifiers, Russia friendly

Author: Ifreke InyangPublished on: September 18, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Why Chelle picked injured Osimhen for Super Eagles' AFCON qualifiers, Russia friendly

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle surprised many by including injured Victor Osimhen in his squad for the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. Osimhen has been out since September 4 due to a right groin injury, raising doubts about his availability for matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. Although he has been training separately, Chelle is hopeful that his star striker will be available later in the international window.

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