The main reason why the duo of Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman were left out of the Super Eagles squad for the upcoming Unity Cup in England has been made known to OwnGoalNigeria.com.
Their names was conspicuously missing from the list of players called up by head coach coach of the Super Eagles Eric Chelle not just for the Unity Cup, but also the friendly game against Russia in June.
We exclusively gathered that the idea is to allow them get a well deserved rest after a very demanding season, but also an opportunity for the coach to take a good look at other players he sees as credible alternatives to the duo.
” Lookman is likely coming to Nigeria with his Africa Player of the Year award and also spend time with his family here.
” We know they had a very demanding season and also have to sort out their club future. Aside that Chelle already knows what Lookman and Osimhen can do. He wants others playing in that role to also get the chance to play and make a case to be their replacement in the event of their absence”, a team source revealed.
” Tolu Arokodare, Sadiq Umar, Cyriel Dessers, Nathan Tella, Kelechi Iheanacho and Victor Boniface can all make their case with ample game time over the course of the Unity Cup and also the game against Russia”, he confirmed.
On the Fulham duo of Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey he said aside given them a well deserved rest. They both have end of season commitments lined up and asked to be excused for both engagements.
Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman
