Africa’s Footballer of the year
And Napoli’s forward Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of super Eagles team that will play Ghanand Mali in international friendly matches later this month.
Also to miss the games is Taiwo Awoniyi of Nottingham Forest. Both players have been ruled out because of injuries
The Super Eagles camp for the game opened on Tuesday. But Osimhen, Africa’s Player of the Year, would miss the matches, according to an update on the team’s social media page.
Osimhen, 25, has struggled with fitness in the past weeks and will not make the 22nd and 26 March friendly matches.
He is not the only one out of the games due to injury. Awoniyi who just recovered from a long lay-off has also been sidelined.
Tyronne Ebuehi was injured in Empoli’s match against Bologna. He missed out on Nigeria’s team at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. Luton’s Gabriel Osho who just got his first call-up with the three-time African champions would not also make it for the games.
Despite the injury worries, Nigeria’s camp in Marrakech, Morrocco is already brimming with players. Most of those already around were part of the team featured at the AFCON.
Cyril Dessers, Nathan Tella, Simon Moses, Stanley Nwabali, Fisayo Bashiru, Calvin Bassey, Iwobi Alex, Semi Ajayi, Jamiliu Collins, Bruno Onyemaechi, and Sadiq Umar are now in camp.
More players are expected to team up with them ahead of the matches.
The team’s assistant George Finidi will lead Nigeria. after former head coach Jose Peseiro’s contract ran out,
The search for his replacement is already underway.
Osimhen, Awoniyi Ruled Out Of Nigeria’s International Friendlies Because Of Injury
