Osimhen Omitted from Eric Chelle’s Super Eagles March Squad

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named his 23-man squad for the March international window without striker Victor Osimhen.

The absence of Nigeria’s star forward, who has been in great form for both club and country, is the big talking point since the squad was announced. Fans expected Osimhen to lead the attack, making his omission all the more surprising.

While the omission of Osimhen is grabbing all the headlines, below are Chelle’s picks for the 23-man squad:

Goalkeepers: Maduka Okoye, Adeleye Adebayo, Francis Uzoho

Defenders: Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Bruno Onyemaechi, Zaidu Sanusi, Igoh Ogbu, Emmanuel Fernandez

Midfielders: Alex Iwobi, Frank Onyeka, Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru

Forwards: Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, Moses Simon, Chidera Ejuke, Paul Onuachu, Akor Adams, Philip Otele, Collins Yira Sor

While Chelle clearly trusts this lineup to deliver, many fans and pundits are already wondering how the team will cope without Osimhen’s speed, creativity, and goal-scoring threat.

Social media is buzzing with questions like, “Why is Osimhen not on the list?” and speculation about whether the decision was due to injury, club commitments, or tactical reasons.