Victor Osimhen and Taiwo Awoniyi will reunite when Nigeria host Benin Republic in the African Cup of Nations qualifiers in Uyo on Saturday.
Nottingham Forest star Taiwo Awoniyi has expressed unwavering support for his Super Eagles teammate Victor Osimhen amid his transfer challenges.
Pulse Sports reported that a transfer to Chelsea fell off, and a potential move to Al Ahli also collapsed due to a disagreement over transfer fees.
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Despite Osimhen's desire to leave Napoli, no clear transfer prospects in sight and Napoli's firm stance on his exclusion from the squad, as he faces an uncertain future until the January transfer window reopens.
Awoniyi declares support for Osimhen
Awoniyi believes that Osimhen, the reigning African Player of the Year, deserves the best opportunities in his career.
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Awoniyi, who has forged a strong bond with Osimhen on the international stage, offered words of encouragement to his teammate.
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"Victor is a great player and deserves the best opportunities. He's a fantastic striker and a great teammate. I hope everything works out for him.
“For what Victor Osimhen has done for Africa and for what he has done for the world and for himself, I strongly feel he deserves the best of everything,” Awoniyi told Flashscore.
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The Super Eagles striker continued, “He deserves the best opportunities, the best for himself, and the best for his family. He is my very good friend, and he is someone I am very proud off based on what he has achieved.
“He is a strong guy with a strong mentality and I have complete confidence in whatever decision he makes. I just have to wish him all the best, whether here or somewhere else.”
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Victor Osimhen and Taiwo Awoniyi will reunite when Nigeria host Benin Republic in the African cup of Nations qualifiers in Uyo on Saturday.
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