Prior to Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 qualifier against Benin, Nigerian international Victor Osimhen landed in Uyo.
There had been uncertainty regarding Osimhen’s availability due to a turbulent summer transfer window involving his club, Napoli, and multiple suitors.
Osimhen appeared to be getting closer to signing a contract with Premier League club Chelsea on the deadline day, but talks broke down.
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After being cut from the Napoli team, the troubled striker was forced to look for elite play elsewhere.
He signed a season-long loan agreement with Galatasaray, but he will look for offers from suitors in January, so there is no buyout clause.
The 25-year-old arrived in the city of Akwa Ibom via plane just twenty-four hours after being unveiled at the Turkish club Galatasaray.
The striker was greeted by Nigeria Football Federation officials, and supporters rushed to snap photographs with him.
The attacker is expected to spearhead the Super Eagles’ assault when they play Benin in the qualifiers for the upcoming continental showcase, having netted ten goals in the AFCON 2023 qualifying series.
On Saturday, September 7, Nigeria will play Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.