Nigerian Striker Osimhen Faces Criticism and Suspension Drama in Turkey
Nigerian footballer Osimhen is under fire in Turkey for allegedly engineering a suspension that could impact his availability for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Osimhen received a late yellow card in a Turkish Super Lig match, leading to an automatic one-match suspension.
Despite this, he remains in Nigeria's 28-man squad for the AFCON. The Turkish Football Federation's disciplinary committee is investigating the incident, which could result in further sanctions for Osimhen.
The striker's club and national team are monitoring the situation closely.
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