Osimhen Cleared To Play Against South Africa
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has been cleared to play in the semi-final clash against South Africa. Nigeria will take on South Africa by 6pm on Wednesday in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Super Eagles flew to Bouake on Monday ahead of the fixture, but the reigning African Player of the Year […]
File photo: Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, celebrates after his opening goal against the Leone Stars in Monrovia
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has been cleared to play in the semi-final clash against South Africa.
Nigeria will take on South Africa by 6pm on Wednesday in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The Super Eagles flew to Bouake on Monday ahead of the fixture, but the reigning African Player of the Year stayed behind in Abidjan with members of the medical team.
“Members of the team traveled from Abidjan to Bouake today via a 10pm Air Cote D’Ivoire flight. Osimhen did not however make the trip as a result of an abdominal discomfort,” part of a statement from the NFF late Monday, read.
However, Osimhen returned to regular training on Tuesday after a short period of rehabilitation.
His inclusion was confirmed in a post via the Super Eagles’ official X page.
“Super Eagles Camp Update: Victor Osimhen has been declared fit and available for selection in the semi-final clash against South Africa on Wednesday. He has joined the team in Bouake and has trained with the squad today,” the post read.
With this news, the prayers of many Nigerians, who were really looking forward to Osimhen in action against the Bafana Bafana, have been answered.
While ruing the loss of five Nigerian stars to a South African at the Grammy Awards, music star Teni, had specifically mentioned Osimhen among those whom she wanted to seek revenge in the match.
Daily Trust had reported how Nigerian quintet; Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Davido, Asake and Olamide were snubbed at the 66th Grammys on Sunday.
Tyla, the only non-Nigerian nominee in the maiden Best African Music Performance category, was given the award.
Reacting in a video shared via Instagram, Teni pleaded with the Super Eagles players to avenge the Grammy loss of their compatriots by defeating South Africa in the semifinal clash in Cote D’Ivoire.
“Grammy there’s a problem. We have many parties. You have killed our groove. South Africa, Tyla’s ‘Water.’ Alright. Osimhen, over to you. Lookman, over to you. South Africa, you will dance Amapiano after your AFCON defeat. You killed my groove. Grammy why?,” she said in a mixture of Yoruba and English.