Osimhen Makes Big Statement About the Return of Odion Ighalo to Super Eagles
- Victor Osimhen has explained that he has no issue with the return of striker Odion Ighalo back to the Super Eagles
- Odion Ighalo hanged his international boots after the 2019 African Nations Cup where Nigeria finished third
- Osimhen stated clearly that the Nigerian Football Federation and Super Eagles coaching crew know what is good for the team
Victor Osimhen has finally reacted to the return of former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo to the Super Eagles ahead of Nigeria's World Cup qualifier against Liberia in Morocco.
Before Odion Ighalo was named among the players for the coming qualifiers, the president of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick made it clear that the experience of the former Watford man is still needed in the team.
Taiwo Awoniyi who has been getting the goals for Union Berlin in the German Bundesliga was however snubbed by Gernot Rohr for Odion Ighalo to make his return to the Super Eagles.
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Speaking with the NFF TV on the development of Odion Ighalo returning to Super Eagles after two years, Victor Osimhen who has been leading the attack explained that it is a welcome one.
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Victor Osimhen on Odion Ighalo's Super Eagles return
“It’s good for the team. The coach and the federation know what is the best for the team. We welcome him with open arms and we are looking forward to receiving him in camp.
“As I said before, he is like a big brother to me and I really love him so much. I learn a lot of things from him and it is important to have him in the team.''
Osimhen passes big message to haters as he arrives Super Eagles camp in Morocco
Earlier, Legit.ng had reported how Victor Osimhen had 'stop being racist' boldly written on his shirt as he headed to the Super Eagles camp in Morocco.
The Napoli striker has come under several racial cases of abuse since moving to Italy's top-flight division two seasons ago.
And the 23-year-old has made himself an advocate to fight all forms of vile abuses from fans from the stadium and social media.
The Napoli striker has made a name for himself since his arrival at the Diego Maradona stadium from Lille in 2019 making him the most expensive African player.
Victor Osimhen has already scored five goals in ten Serie A matches this season, helping Juliano Spaletti's side stay on top of the division without a defeat in 11 matches.
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