Victor Osimhen Lands in Uyo Ahead of Nigeria vs Benin Showdown, Rocks Expensive Necklace
- Victor Osimhen has touched down in Uyo for the 2025 AFCON qualifier between Nigeria and Benin Republic
- The Nigerian international flew into the Akwa Ibom capital less than 24 hours after he was unveiled at Turkish club Galatasaray
- Although the Super Eagles camp opened on Monday, Osimhen is expected to lead the attack against the Cheetahs
Nigerian international Victor Osimhen has touched down in Uyo ahead of the Nigeria vs Benin AFCON 2025 qualifier.
Concerns had been raised about whether the striker would be available following a dramatic summer transfer window involving his club, Napoli, and several suitors.
Osimhen seemed to be inching closer to sealing a deal with Premier League club Chelsea on the Deadline Day, but negotiations collapsed.
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Saudi outfit Al Ahli also offered to sign the forward after offering a mega-money proposal, but somehow, no agreement was sealed.
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The embattled Napoli striker was removed from the Napoli squad, forcing him to seek top football elsewhere.
He sealed a season-long loan deal with Galatasaray, but there is no option to buy as he will seek offers from suitors in January.
Osimhen lands in Uyo
The 25-year-old flew into the Akwa Ibom capital barely 24 hours after his unveiling at Turkish club Galatasaray.
Officials of the Nigeria Football Federation welcomed the striker, while fans made frantic efforts to take selfies with him. He rocked an expensive necklace.
Having scored 10 goals in the qualifying series of AFCON 2023, the forward is billed to lead the Super Eagles attack when they take on Benin in the qualifiers for the next edition of the continental showpiece.
Vanguard reports that Nigeria host Benin Republic inside the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Saturday, September 7.
They play away to Rwanda three days later in a group which has Libya as well.
Rohr expresses worry
Legit.ng earlier reported that Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr has expressed his concerns about facing the interim manager.
The tactician stressed that Eguavoen's appointment by the NFF could be a masterstroke.
Rohr said he would approach the fixture with the mindset of correcting his mistakes from the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification series.
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