Osimhen: NFF Rejects Galatasaray’s Request To Keep Striker Out Of AFCON Qualifiers

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has reportedly rejected a request from Galatasaray concerning Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen.

Galatasaray had asked the NFF to prevent Osimhen from featuring for Nigeria in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau.

Nigeria are scheduled to face Madagascar on September 25 before taking on Guinea-Bissau four days later, on September 29.

According to reports by SCORENigeria, the NFF turned down Galatasaray’s request, insisting that Osimhen is needed for the crucial qualifiers.

The development comes after Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle included Osimhen in the squad for the two AFCON qualifying fixtures.

Osimhen is currently recovering from a groin injury and has been ruled out of Galatasaray’s league clash with Trabzonspor on Saturday.

The striker’s fitness will therefore be closely monitored ahead of Nigeria’s upcoming international assignments, with the Super Eagles relying on the forward as they continue their AFCON qualification campaign.