Uche’s impressive performances at club level have finally earned him a look-in from the national team.
Lesotho would remain on 9 points, while Rwanda and Benin both sit on 8. Nigeria currently languish in fourth with 7 points from six matches.
What was billed as one of the marquee clashes of the tournament instead turned into a one-sided rout at Doha’s Lusail Arena.
The banner quickly gained traction online, with fans across Turkey and Nigeria echoing the sentiment using the hashtag #StayWithUsOsimhen.
Modric’s final competitive appearances for Real will come at the FIFA Club World Cup, where the Spanish side opens their campaign on 18 June against Al-Hilal.
Her maternal grandfather, Jackson Asiboje, was a respected shipping director based in Apapa, Lagos, further deepening her Nigerian ties.
Olofinjana joined Birmingham City in the summer of 2023 after parting ways with West Brom, where he featured prominently at U18 level.
Ayuma helped Nigeria finish third at the AFCON, earning his second medal for the national team after winning the WAFU B U20 Championship in 2024.
Edo Queens, who went into the Super 6 as defending champions, will now be hoping to redeem their season by lifting the FA Cup.
However, some notable absentees raised eyebrows—Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen, and Alex Iwobi were not included in the squad.