Say My Name, Chelsea! The Super Eagles' Coach Puts Victor Osimhen on the World's Top Spot
World-Class Striker Victor Osimhen Praised by Super Eagles Coach Chelle
Ah, Victor Osimhen, you've got the world at your feet! That's what the head honcho of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Eric Chelle, thinks, anyway. He spilled the beans to BBC Sport Africa, and let me tell ya, it's some high praise.
Chelle isn't one to mince his words. He straightforwardly declared that, in his book, Osimhen is the best striker the world has to offer. This isn't a casual compliment, folks. It comes amidst a whirlwind of rumors about the Nigerian international being linked to some European heavyweights. I mean, Chelsea, Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, all top contenders for Osimhen's signature this Summer.
But, Chelle's concerns aren't just about the players' abilities. With a transfer window open and the vultures circling, he's keen to keep Osimhen focused on his game, not the potential moves that could change his life.
"Victor is, for me, the best striker in the world.
"For him it is difficult to come for this game because he played a season with a lot of pressure.
"The reality is there is a transfer window. During this time, a player like him is not focused at 100%.
"I need to protect him physically and mentally, because maybe he will go [and get a transfer move].
"Maybe a club like Manchester United. Or maybe Chelsea, Barcelona, or Real Madrid. So he needs to be focused on that," Chelle told BBC Sport Africa.
Meanwhile, another Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman, has opened up about his life-changing decision to switch international allegiance from England to Nigeria, describing it as "one of the most defining choices" of his football career.
"Without a doubt, it changed my career and my life," the 27-year-old said. "People know that. This is my home. This is my place. I enjoy it here. I am the son of the soil."
Born in London to Nigerian parents, Lookman represented England at youth levels before pledging his senior international future to Nigeria. That bold move coincided with a meteoric rise in his career, culminating in a historic hat-trick in the 2024 UEFA Europa League final, leading Atalanta to their first-ever European title with a stunning victory over Bayer Leverkusen.
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"Eric Chelle, the Super Eagles' coach, believes Victor Osimhen is the best striker in the world, stating this during an interview with BBC Sport Africa.
Despite rumors of Osimhen being linked to several European heavyweights like Chelsea, Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, Chelle encourages him to maintain focus on his game instead of potential moves.
Ademola Lookman, another Super Eagles forward, reflects on his life-changing decision to join Nigeria after representing England at youth levels, describing it as a defining choice in his career.
Born in London to Nigerian parents, Lookman's move to Nigeria coincided with a career surge, culminating in a historic hat-trick in the 2024 UEFA Europa League final, helping Atalanta secure their first European title.
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