Former Tremendous Eagles goalkeeper, Daniel Akpeyi, has made claims about head coach Eric Chelle and striker Victor Osimhen after Nigeria secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs.
Recall that Nigeria defeated the Benin Republic 4-0 in Uyo on Tuesday, to qualify for the World Cup playoffs.
Osimhen scored a hat-trick, whereas Frank Onyeka additionally scored a aim in the course of the encounter.
Talking on SuperSport, Akpeyi claimed that there have been lots of adjustments within the Tremendous Eagles, and the gamers are stepping up beneath Chelle.
He added that Osimhen’s show in opposition to Benin exhibits the explanation Galatasaray will pay any amount of cash to retain the 26-year-old striker on the membership.
“Since Eric Chelle got here in they’ve been lots of adjustments and the gamers are stepping up,” Akpeyi mentioned.
“Whether or not you prefer it or not, in each staff there’s that celebrity that you’ve got, which is Victor Osimhen, who has lived as much as expectations.
“It exhibits the explanation Galatasaray will pay any amount of cash to retain him there.”
