Osimhen, Lookman out as Super Eagles open camp for Poland, Portugal friendlies
The Super Eagles have opened camp in Warsaw, Poland, ahead of their international friendlies against Poland and Portugal.
After their success at the 2026 Unity Cup in London, the Super Eagles arrived in Poland in the early hours of Monday.
The team’s spokesman, Promise Efoghe, confirmed that 18 players are in camp as of the time of filing this report.
Mr Efoghe said 16 of the 18 players took part in the team’s first training session in Poland on Monday evening.
Players in camp
Maduka Okoye
Francis Uzoho
Arthur Okonkwo
Moses Simon
Wilfred Ndidi
Akor Adams
Terem Moffi
Tochukwu Nnadi
Emmanuel Fernandez
Semi Ajayi
Rafiu Durosinmi
Paul Onuachu
Zaidu Sanusi
Igho Ogbu
Raphael Onyedika
Frank Onyeka
Bruno Onyemaechi
Abdullahi Ibrahim
Coach Eric Chelle earlier confirmed that star players Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman are not expected to join the squad.
Mr Chelle said Victor Osimhen had been given time out to resolve his future with his club, while Atletico Madrid asked that Ademola Lookman be allowed to rest after a hectic season.
The Super Eagles will take on Poland on Wednesday, June 3, in Warsaw, and Portugal on Wednesday, June 10, in Leiria, Portugal.
(NAN)
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