Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, was unable to travel with the team from Abidjan to Bouaké for the semi final encounter between Nigeria and South Africa due to “abdominal discomfort”.
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Nigeria and South Africa will fight for a spot in the final of the 2023 CAF Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON) on Wednesday 7 February, 2024 at 18:00 (WAT).
It is confirmed that the SSC Napoli sharpshooter is under close watch, and if certified fine will join the team in Bouaké this evening.
According to Super Eagles: “Members of the team traveled from Abidjan to Bouaké today via a 10pm Air Cote D’Ivoire flight. Osimhen did not however make the 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.”
