Super Eagles of Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has chosen the best striker in the world right now.
According to Chelle, Victor Osimhen is currently the best globally.
Chelle is overjoyed that the Galatasaray striker has returned from the injury he received while playing for his country in the previous FIFA International qualifers.
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Osimhen is available for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin.
He was injured during Nigeria’s 1-0 victory over Rwanda in Uyo in September.
Chelle, who addressed sports journalists ahead of the game against Lesotho on Friday, described Osimhen as the best in the world.
“For us, Victor is the best striker in the world. But we have lots of strikers in these team we have lots of players who can make the difference at any moment,” he said
“Sometimes you have some players, sometimes you don’t have some players, but you need to stay focused on the players who are ready now.”
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