Eric Chelle drops Osimhen and Lookman ahead of Unity Cup, opting for a balanced squad of local and international talent as Nigeria eyes future competitions.
- Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman were excluded from the squad for the Unity Cup and the Russia friendly.
- Coach Chelle invited local NPFL talents and recalled Maduka Okoye, Frank Onyeka, and Ahmed Musa.
- The Unity Cup features Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago, with Russia to follow on June 6.
For fans, the absence of Osimhen and Lookman may raise concerns, but Chelle’s move offers lesser-known talents a rare chance. It also reflects a strategy to deepen squad depth while giving veterans like Musa a dignified leadership role
Can Nigeria’s blend of homegrown and foreign-based stars rise to the challenge without its biggest names? The Unity Cup may offer early clues.
