Victor Osimhen says to 'disregard' Nigeria coach Eric Chelle's statement on Galatasaray future

Nigeria coach Eric Chelle confirmed that star forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman will not be available for Nigeria's upcoming friendly matches against Poland and Portugal , but Osimhen said people must 'disregard' his coach's reasons. Chelle had cited Osimhen's uncertain club situation for the Galatasaray forward's absence, but after that sparked controversy, Osimhen was forced to release a clarifying statement. Chelle made the original comments after the Super Eagles defeated Jamaica 3-0 to win the 2026 Unity Cup at the Valley Stadium in London, their fourth title in the competition's history. The coach had said: "We will miss two players because Victor Osimhen, he had maybe to change a club, so I prefer that he stays, because if you play and you are not at hundred percent, this is not good. "And (Ademola) Lookman is very tired, and Atletico has asked us to let him, so we w