He suffered a hamstring issue in October which sidelined him for several months, and just when he appeared ready to return, he suffered another setback.
Nigeria will kick off their Unity Cup campaign against Ghana on May 28 at the Gtech Community Stadium, with Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago also participating in the four-nation invitational.
Speaking on The Inside Scoop podcast, the Midfielder reflected on how Lampard’s belief and tactical trust helped him rediscover his form after a low point in his career.
Samson Siasia, who previously led Nigeria’s U-23 team to Olympic silver in 2008 and managed the Super Eagles at various points, remains hopeful but realistic.
Despite Crystal Palace appearing to be in pole position, other clubs across Europe are expected to monitor Osayi-Samuel’s situation closely as the summer transfer window approaches.
That confident declaration has followed him through a roller-coaster 2024–25 season as Spurs now prepare for an all-English Europa League final against Manchester United in Bilbao.
