Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has confirmed that Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman will not feature in Nigeria’s upcoming international friendlies against Poland and Portugal.
Nigeria face Poland in Warsaw on June 3 before taking on Portugal in Leiria on June 10 as part of preparations for upcoming competitive fixtures, including the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Osimhen Withdrawn Over Transfer Situation
Chelle explained that Osimhen has been excused from the squad due to an ongoing club transfer situation, with the coach opting not to disrupt the striker during a crucial stage of his career.
“Victor is dealing with an important situation regarding his future,” Chelle said. “For me, he is the type of player who should either be at 100 percent or not play at all.”
