Nigeria’s Ahmed Musa, the country’s most-capped player and a 2013 AFCON winner, also responded with a powerful statement.

With Osimhen leading the attack, they will be desperate to claim maximum points and reignite their qualification hopes.

Reacting to the matchup, former Super Falcons assistant, coach Mansur Abdullahi is confident Nigeria will advance to the tournament, leveraging on the team’s strength and experience.

This latest round of job losses follows the departure of around 250 employees last summer, meaning nearly 450 staff will have left since Sir Jim Ratcliffe took over as co-owner in February 2024.

So far, Iheanacho has struggled for match sharpness, having made only two starts in the three months before joining Boro.

If Nigeria can convince him to commit to the Super Eagles, he could be the solution to the team’s long-standing goalkeeping concerns.

Though the draw keeps Galatasaray’s lead intact, Fenerbahçe will feel they missed an opportunity to close the gap in the title race.

The upcoming friendlies will provide a crucial test for Nigeria, allowing head coach Zubairu to assess his squad ahead of the tournament.

Serena ended the family’s boycott by returning in 2015, while Venus made her comeback the following year.

With her best-ever season in Europe, a Super Falcons call-up for the upcoming international window could be on the horizon.