{
  "id": 12606101,
  "title": "Chelle clears air on ‘clash’ with Osimhen as striker misses Super Eagles matches",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/chelle-clears-air-on-clash-with-osimhen-as-striker-misses-super",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T10:14:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/07/chelle-clears-air-on-clash-with-osimhen-as-striker-misses-super-eagles-matches/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has addressed the reason behind striker Victor Osimhen's absence from recent international matches. Osimhen was not part of Nigeria's squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying games against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau, as well as the 3-3 friendly draw with Russia. Initially selected for the international window, Osimhen suffered an injury around 10-15 days prior to the international break. Chelle explained that if Osimhen had recovered and played for Galatasaray before the international break, the club would have allowed him to join the national team. However, due to his ongoing recovery, he was unable to participate in the games. Chelle emphasized that there is no conflict between Osimhen, his club, or the national team.",
  "summary": "Head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has explained why Victor Osimhen did not play during this international window. Osimhen was unavailable for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. The Galatasaray striker was also missing as Nigeria played out a 3-3 draw with Russia in a friendly on Tuesday. […] Chelle clears air on ‘clash’ with Osimhen as…",
  "key_points": [],
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}