Nigerian football enthusiasts can finally exhale as star striker Victor Osimhen has reported to the Super Eagles camp after days of mounting anxiety about his delayed arrival.
Long-Awaited Arrival Brings Relief
Victor Osimhen touched down at the Super Eagles' training base at Rive Hotel in Rabat, Morocco on Tuesday afternoon, ending the nervous wait that had gripped the Nigerian football community. The Napoli forward's presence had been highly anticipated as the national team prepares for their crucial World Cup qualifying playoff match against Gabon.
The timing of Osimhen's arrival proved particularly crucial as he managed to join his teammates for Tuesday's training session. Head coach Eric Chelle can now integrate his key attacker into the squad's preparations as they intensify drills for the must-win encounter.
From Club Duty to National Service
Osimhen's delayed arrival stemmed from his club commitments with Galatasaray, where he featured in a match on Sunday evening. The prolific striker immediately departed Kocaeli Stadium after his club duties to make the journey to join the national team.
The 26-year-old forward carries enormous responsibility on his shoulders, having previously demonstrated his match-winning capabilities during the qualifying campaign. Most notably, Osimhen delivered a spectacular hat-trick against Benin in the final group game, single-handedly securing Nigeria's progression to the playoff stage.
Camp Update and Remaining Absentee
With Osimhen now present, the Super Eagles camp nears full strength ahead of the crucial fixture. The team's official X account confirmed the striker's arrival, providing official reassurance to concerned supporters across the nation.
However, one notable absence remains as Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has yet to report to camp. The shot-stopper recently returned to action after serving a two-month suspension related to betting violations, and his arrival is still awaited by the technical crew.
Nigerian fans now await with renewed optimism as their star striker joins the fold, hoping his goal-scoring prowess will be the difference maker in the high-stakes encounter against Gabon that could determine Nigeria's World Cup fate.
