Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, has been cleared to feature in Sunday’s intercontinental derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe after a complaint over his protective arm brace was dismissed.
Victor Osimhen wore the brace during Wednesday’s Turkish Cup defeat to Gençlerbirliği. Naija News reports that Fenerbahçe lodged a formal protest with the Turkish Football Federation (TFF), arguing the equipment could pose a risk to opponents.
The request was rejected after medical clearance and consultation with football authorities confirmed the brace met safety requirements.
Both sides drew 1-1 in their first meeting this season. Sunday’s clash now carries huge weight in the title race, with Galatasaray holding a four-point lead at the top of the Turkish Lig.
The much-anticipated intercontinental derby is scheduled to kick off at 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, at Galatasaray’s Rams Park stadium.
Meanwhile, Super Eagles of Nigeria star, Ryan Alebiosu, has been shortlisted for Player of the Season at Blackburn Rovers after an impressive debut campaign.
The right-back joined from KV Kortrijk last summer and quickly became a regular under manager Michael O’Neill.
His form also earned a call-up to the Super Eagles for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), where injury restricted him to a single appearance as Nigeria finished third.
Alebiosu has since been linked with a move away from Ewood Park.
Also nominated for the award are Balázs Tóth, Sean McLoughlin, Lewis Miller, Eiran Cashin, Sondre Tronstad, Ryoya Morishita, Andri Guðjohnsen and Yuki Ohashi.
