AFCON Semi-final: Osimhen May Miss Nigeria Vs South Africa Match

The star striker for the Super Eagles, Victor Osimhen, would likely be absent for Nigeria’s upcoming semi-final match against South Africa.

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match between Nigeria and South Africa is scheduled for Wednesday, February 7, at 6 pm.

According to a statement released on Monday by the media officer of the Nigerian team, Babafemi Raji, Osimhen is currently experiencing abdominal discomfort.

Raji further revealed that the Napoli striker did not accompany the team to Bouaké, the city where the semi-final clash will take place.

“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 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.