Benin Coach Accuses Goztepe of Blocking Olaitan from World Cup Duty
Benin's national team coach, Gernot Rohr, accuses Turkish club Goztepe of blocking midfielder Junior Olaitan from joining the national team for World Cup qualifiers. Goztepe reportedly refused to release Olaitan, citing an injury, despite FIFA regulations requiring clubs to release players for international duty.
Rohr expressed disappointment at the club's decision, which affects Benin's preparations for crucial matches. Olaitan, who chose to represent Benin despite being born in Nigeria, missed the last two matches due to Goztepe's stance.
Benin's hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup could be impacted by the club's refusal to release the player.
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