Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen might sit out the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final versus South Africa due to his absence from the squad’s travel from Abidjan to Bouake. Nigeria is set to clash with South Africa in the competition’s first semi-final on Wednesday in Bouake, aiming for a spot in Sunday’s final.
As per the statement by the Super Eagles media team, Osimhen will be under observation in Abidjan while the remainder of the squad travels to Bouake for the match against South Africa.
“We will fly from Abidjan to Bouaké today via a 10pm Air Cote d’Ivoire flight,” an official statement from the team on Monday night says.
“Victor Osimhen will not join us on this trip as a result of an 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 5pm.”
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