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Nigeria Vs Togo: Isaac Success denied French visa

Watford big money signing, Isaac Success will not be available for the international friendly match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Hawks of Togo because of visa hitches, NationSport reports.

The big forward was one of the players coach Gernot Rohr was banking on for last night’s friendly against Corsica and the June 1 game against Togo but it has now emerged that Success was unable to secure entry visa to France.

“There is no problem between Isaac Success and coach Gernot Rohr” A source revealed from the Eagles’ camp in Corsica.

“Success wanted to be part of the squad that will play against Corsica and Togo. He applied for entry visa but unfortunately his application was turned down by the Frenchembassy”

The ex-Granada star is now expected to join the Nigeria squad in Abuja or Uyo when they assemble ahead of the June 10 AFCON qualifier against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa.

Meanwhile, the duo of Victor Osimhen and Alex Iwobi are likely to be part of the Eaglesside that will face Togo at the Stade Municipal de Saint Leu La Foret in Paris on June 1 having sent words to officials that they will arrive in camp on Sunday, May 28.

“Hopefully, Osimhen is expected in camp on Sunday after helping his club in the Bundesliga qualification Play Offs while Iwobi too will hit camp after the FA Cup final between his club Arsenal and Chelsea today.”

This post was last modified on November 30, 2018 1:58 pm

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