Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that FC Taraba midfielder Usman Mohammed will defend the colours of the Super Eagles at the African Nations Championship which kicks off in Rwanda on January 16, except he is dropped by the handlers of the team.

Representatives of the Dream Team VI star are very close to officials of the Nigeria Football Federation and have informed them that the player is close to joining Lillestrom and should be omitted from the squad.

However, this website can exclusively report that the Norwegian Tippeligaen side have not made an offer to Usman Mohammed and do not have plans to sign him in the January transfer window.

The Canaries already have in their ranks the young Nigerian midfielder Innocent Bonke, who has the same playing style as Mohammed, and don’t want to end up stunting his growth.

As for Gbolahan Salami, the Warri Wolves frontman is certain to miss the CHAN after excusing himself from the training camp.

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