AFCON: Osimhen Doubtful For South Africa Clash
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are sweating over the availability of striker, Victor Osimhen for their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash against South Africa.
A statement by the team on Monday disclosed that the Napoli striker is suffering from abdominal discomfort and has not travelled with the team to Bouaké, the city of Wednesday’s clash.
The 25-year-old can however join the rest of the squad on Tuesday if he is cleared by the team’s medics.
“Members of the team travelled from Abidjan to Bouaké today via a 10 pm Air Cote D’Ivoire flight. Osimhen did not however make the trip as a result of an abdominal discomfort.
“Team medics confirmed that he has been placed under close watch with a member of the medical team staying behind in Abidjan with him. If cleared by tomorrow morning, he will join the rest of the squad before 5 pm,” the statement read.
Despite scoring only one goal in the tournament so far, Osimhen has been one of the strong performers for the Eagles.
His partnership upfront with Ademola Lookman and Moses Simon has been one of the reasons the team has qualified for their 16th AFCON semi-final.
Fans will be hoping the striker recovers quickly to make it.
Nigeria will face South Africa at the Stade De La Paix, Bouake at 6 pm.
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