Turkish Club Blocks Benin Star from World Cup Qualifiers; Nigeria's Hopes Dented
Nigeria's World Cup hopes have been dealt a blow as a Turkish club blocks Benin star Junior Olaitan from playing in the qualifiers. Goztepe prevented Olaitan from traveling to represent Benin in the 2026 CAF qualification group C matches due to an injury.
Despite efforts to ascertain his condition through an MRI, Goztepe failed to release medical details, leading to Olaitan's absence. This setback adds to Benin's challenges as eight other players are also set to miss the crucial World Cup qualifier matches.
Gernot Rohr, the coach, expressed disappointment over the situation, highlighting the importance of Olaitan's presence in the team for the upcoming qualifiers.
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