As reported by Sports daily, L’Equipe has reported citing a document from league organisers (LFP) that Victor Osimhen, Super Eagles goal poacher and Lille’s campaign leading goal scorer is set to resume back to action as France football league authorities are considering restarting Ligue 1 on June 3, and June 17 respectively with the later date more likely.
All sporting activities were suspended indefinitely last month due to the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak with French President, Emmanuel Macron extending the lockdown in the country to May 11 in bid to curtail this Chinese disease.
The L’Equipe report stated that, if the season resumes on June, 17 teams would have to play every three days so the regular campaign could end by July 25, leaving time for relegation and promotion playoffs to be completed by August 2.
L’Equipe also said LFP members had voted on Friday to push back the start of next season by two weeks to August 23, but that the decision would have to be confirmed by France’s Football Federation (FFF). The French Cup final between Paris St Germain and St Etienne has been scheduled for June 27, according to the document as the League Cup final between PSG and Olympique Lyonnais will be played on July 11.
Osimhen who has been in a blazing form for the Ligue 1 side despite his injuries has attracted suitors across Europe for his services including Laliga giants, Barcelona, Tottenham, UCL holders, Liverpool and a host of other clubs.
