Napoli hitman Victor Osimhen will not play in Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualification games against South Africa and the Benin Republic.
Recall that the reigning CAF Footballer of the Year was listed in the squad to face South Africa on June 7 and the Squirrels of Benin Republic three days later.
But on Tuesday, the team confirmed that Osimhen will miss the matches due to an injury he sustained.
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This was confirmed after a camp update was released. The update reads,
“Camp update: Africa Player of the Year, Victor Osimhen is injured and out for 4 weeks. Super Eagles’ Coach Finidi George has called up Enugu Rangers’ left back Kenneth Igboke for the WC qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Rep”.
His absence is however a big blow to Nigeria’s chances of making the World Cup.
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