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Chelle drops Osimhen, Lookman from Super Eagles squad to play Ghana, Russia [Full list]

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The head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has left Victor Osimhen and Ademola out of his squad for play Ghana in the Unity Cup.

This was confirmed after the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, released the list of invited players on Wednesday afternoon.

Osimhen and Lookman will also miss Nigeria’s games against Russia.

However, there is a return for goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, Frank Onyeka, Kelechi Iheanacho and captain Ahmed Musa.

The NPFL contingent includes Junior Harrison Nduka, captain of both Remo Stars and the CHAN-bound Super Eagles B, alongside Ifeanyi Onyebuchi and Collins Ugwueze (Enugu Rangers), Sodiq Ismail (Remo Stars), Waliu Ojetoye (Ikorodu City).

Saviour Isaac (Enugu Rangers), Papa Daniel Mustapha (Niger Tornadoes), Sikiru Alimi (Remo Stars), and Adamu Abubakar (Plateau United) are also included in the team.

These home-based stars will compete for spots against established names like Moses Simon, Stanley Nwabali, Wilfred Ndidi, Samuel Chukwueze, Cyriel Dessers, Nathan Tella, Tolu Arokodare, and Kelechi Iheanacho.

Musa will lead the team to the Unity, which will be played from May 26 to 31. The four-nation competition features Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago.

Russia will host Nigeria in an international friendly on June 6, at the iconic Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.

The game will be the first-ever senior international meeting between the two countries.

Chelle, aiming to test new players and tactics ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, stated that the tournament “will give us the chance to try out a few new players in different roles, helping us to strengthen our squad before the matches in September and October.”

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Transfer: Details of Liverpool’s deal for Hugo Ekitike

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Details of Liverpool’s deal for Eintracht Frankfurt attacker Hugo Ekitike has been revealed.

According to football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, the Reds has submitted an offer worth up to €90m with add-ons to Frankfurt for Ekitike’s signature.

The Premier League champions also have a full agreement with Ekitkke to sign a six year contract.

Liverpool and Frankfurt are now expected to be in contact today to seal add-ons structure for the player deal.

Ekitike has already made it clear with Frankfurt he wants Liverpool as absolute priority.

Liverpool, however, are expected to announce his signing in the coming days.

The Anfield club want to improve their manager Arne Slot’s squad this summer after winning the Premier League title last season.

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Transfer: Club Brugge demand €40m for Onyedika

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Club Brugge are demanding €40m from Fenerbahce for midfielder Raphael Onyedika, Ekwutosblog reports.

Fenerbahce attempted to sign the Nigeria international last summer but were frustrated by Club Brugge’s excessive demands.

The Turkish Super Lig giants are now looking to make a breakthrough this time around.

According to Turkish news outlet, Fotomac, Club Brugge are not willing to bulge on their demands again.

Fenerbahce is big admirer of the defensive midfielder.

A number of clubs in England including West Ham, and Leeds have also expressed interest in the player.

Onyedika joined Club Brugge from Danish outfit FC Midtylland in 2022.

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Transfer: €40m paid as Galatasaray, Napoli finalise Osimhen’s deal

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Galatasaray have paid Napoli an initial €40m for Victor Osimhen’s permanent transfer.

According to football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, Galatasaray and Napoli are now finalising details of Osimhen’s deal.

The Turkish champions will also pay the Serie A champions a €35m in one year for the second part of the payment for the 26-year-old’s transfer.

Romano added that Napoli also set a penalty clause for Galatasaray to avoid selling Osimhen to any Italian club in the next two years.

However, final details to get Osimhen’s deal done and the sell-on clause are yet to be agreed at the moment.

Osimhen spent the whole last season on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli and he has already made it clear he wants to continue at the Turkish giants.

The Nigeria striker rejected huge money offers from Saudi Arabia club Al Hilal to continue at Galatasaray.

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