Victor Osimhen could miss clash against Bafana

Nigeria could be without their starman Victor Osimhen when they play Bafana Bafana in the semi-finals of the African Cup of Nations(Afcon) on Wednesday.

The Napoli talisman has started all of the Super Eagles’ five matches so far but scored once in the tournament.

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The 24-year-old was was stretchered off in stoppage time during Nigeria’s 1-0 win over Angola in the quarter-finals.

Although much focus was on him before the tournament, it was his teammate Ademola Lookman who pushed the Super Eagles forward at this year’s Afcon game. The England-born forward has netted three goals.

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A statement from Nigeria revealed that Osimhen missed the team’s flight to Bouake on Monday due to “abdominal discomfort” as per Goal.com.

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The striker will be assessed again on Tuesday according to The Athletic.

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“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. 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,” read the statement.

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