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Although his contract with Nantes runs until June 2026, speculation over a summer exit has intensified, especially if the club fails to escape relegation.

With Champions League qualification now out of reach, the club is preparing for a significant summer rebuild and Chukwueze appears to be one of the casualties.

The veteran’s inclusion marks a return to the national team after being left out of Nigeria’s squad since the 2023 AFCON.

Forest have now picked up just four points from a possible fifteen and dropped to sixth on the table. Still, Aina remains optimistic about a turnaround.

The result leaves Nigeria second in the group with four points from two matches level with group leaders Morocco, who hold a superior goal difference.

Lookman had struggled to find the net for over eight weeks, with his last goal coming in Atalanta’s emphatic 4-0 win over Juventus back in March.

The Super Eagles forward has now contributed 41 goal involvements (33 goals and 8 assists) in 37 matches across all competitions for the Turkish giants.

Yusuf, who joined the Revolution last summer from Belgian side Royal Antwerp for €2.3 million, delivered a composed and commanding display at the heart of midfield.

Slavia appeared headed for a rare defeat after conceding three goals following an early lead.

Onyedika and his teammates now have their sights set on a potential domestic double, as they continue their campaign in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League Championship play-offs.