The chances of four key players of the Super Eagles playing in the upcoming friendly game against Ghana at the four-team tournament in England are looking very slim, as revealed by OwnGoalNigeria.com.
The initial match for the Super Eagles in this four-team tournament is scheduled for May 29th against the Black Stars from Ghana. This encounter follows the opening game between Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica.
The timing of the match has come as an unexpected development for four crucial players on the squad, who will still be engaged with their respective clubs during the scheduled date. This situation raises concerns about them potentially skipping both the match and possibly the entire tournament.
The players who may be absent from the game are Victor Osimhen , Ademola Lookman, Maduka Okoye, and Samuel Chukwueze.
Osimhen will participate in his final match of the season on June 1st, just prior to the Super Eagles' initial fixture of the competition. This indicates he won't join up with the team until after being discharged from Galatasaray’s duties.
Additionally, Lookman’s final match with Atalanta, the Italian team, is scheduled for May 25th, which is four days prior to the commencement of the tournament. The soonest he could join up would likely be around the 26th or 27th. Moreover, his current club has requested him to use the summer break to recover from recent injuries and prepare himself physically for the upcoming campaign, as he continues to work towards regaining full fitness.
Because of their allegiance to their clubs, goalkeeper Okoye from Udinese and Chukwueze from AC Milan are reportedly contemplating sitting out the competition.
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