Nigerian forward Christantus Uche is in danger of missing out on the Super Eagles’ final 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with his lack of minutes at Crystal Palace becoming a major concern for the national team selectors.
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Uche, currently on loan from Getafe, has struggled for consistent playing time in the Premier League, a situation that could cost him a place in Nigeria’s roster for the continental showpiece.
The 24-year-old, visibly frustrated by the circumstances, took to the media with an emotional message that reflects the pressure he is facing as the AFCON tournament approaches.
“It hurts when you go through something that kills you inside but you have to act like it doesn’t bother you at all,” Uche lamented, sending an SOS to both his club and national team handlers as he fights to revive his season.
With Nigeria’s coaching crew expected to finalize their squad soon, Uche’s AFCON hopes now hang in the balance. The forward will need a significant turnaround in the coming weeks if he is to convince selectors that he deserves a seat on the plane to Morocco.
His situation highlights the growing competition for attacking spots in the Super Eagles squad, and the fine margins that determine who makes the final cut.
