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As Club Brugge prepares for their showdown against Aston Villa, Onyedika’s return will provide a timely lift, not just for his club but also for Nigeria’s national team hopes.

Dele-Bashiru joined Lazio on a season-long loan from Turkish side Hatayspor, with the Italian club holding an option to buy him for €7 million.

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.

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.

The Nigerian forward was substituted in the 84th minute, while his compatriot Kevin Akpoguma played the full 90 minutes.

Lookman, who was named Man of the Match, has now scored 20 goals and provided five assists this season for Atalanta, marking an outstanding campaign.