Eric Chelle Assigns Special Roles to Victor Osimhen for AFCON Clash

Nigerian national team coach Eric Chelle has assigned two key roles to Victor Osimhen for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations clash against Tanzania. Osimhen's absence during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers proved costly for Nigeria.

Chelle named Osimhen as the first vice-captain, with Wilfred Ndidi promoted to team captain following William Troost Ekong's retirement. Osimhen's responsibilities include being Nigeria's first-choice penalty taker.

The striker's performances, including scoring crucial goals and suffering injuries, have highlighted his importance to the Super Eagles.