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Concerns arise over the availability of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final against South Africa, as he fails to accompany the rest of the squad from Abidjan to Bouake.
Nigeria is set to face South Africa in the first semi-final of the competition on Wednesday in Bouake, vying for a spot in Sunday’s final.
The Super Eagles media team released a statement indicating that Osimhen will be under observation in Abidjan while the remainder of the squad proceeds to Bouake for the crucial match.
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The official statement on Monday night reads, “We will fly from Abidjan to Bouaké today via a 10pm Air Cote d’Ivoire flight. Victor Osimhen will not join us on this trip as a result of an abdominal discomfort.
It further explains, “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 p.m.”
Osimhen, who has featured in all five of the Super Eagles’ matches in Cote d’Ivoire, contributing with one goal and one assist, remains a key player for Nigeria, and his potential absence adds an element of uncertainty to the team’s lineup for the crucial semi-final encounter.
