Monday, September 7, 2026

I’ll be available for AFCON: Osimhen

The Napoli striker who sustained injury while playing for his club side in November, has since undergone surgery and recovering.

• December 21, 2021
Victor Osimhen
Victor Osimhen

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen says he will be available for the African Cup of Nation scheduled to hold in Cameroon next year January.

“I will be available for AFCON 100% unless I’m not among the players picked to represent Nigeria,” Osimhen said on Tuesday. 

Osimhen, who netted five goals for the Eagles during the AFCON qualifiers, disclosed this via his Twitter handle, dispelling rumours he might miss the competition.

The Napoli striker sustained injury that affected his cheek bone while playing for his club side in November. He has undergone surgery and gradually recovering. 

Nigeria will play against Egypt, Guinea-Bissau and Sudan in the Groud D stage of the game, beginning with their first game against Egypt on January 11.

We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.

More from Peoples Gazette

farmers

Agriculture

FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology

The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices

Katsina State

Politics

Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku

“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

Arrested teenagers

States

So-Safe corps nabs two Ogun teenage burglars

So-Safe arrested two teenagers over the alleged burglary of a shop in Ogun State.

Arrested Ayobami Akodun

States

So-Safe corps arrests notorious burglar in Ogun

So-Safe Corps arrested a 27-year-old man, Ayobami Akodun, for allegedly vandalising and stealing aluminium windows from residential buildings in Ifo.

New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP)

Politics

NDC made mistake choosing Kwankwaso; party doomed to lose 2027 election: NNPP

The NNPP says the NDC is doomed to lose the 2027 presidential election for Rabiu Kwankwaso as its vice-presidential candidate.

Peter Obi with Datti Baba-Ahmed

Heading 2

I’ll improve Nigeria like I did Anambra, Peter Obi replies Datti Baba-Ahmed

“I’ve passed through Anambra State, and I improved the state in critical areas of development. I can do the same thing in Nigeria if given the opportunity,” Mr Obi said.

IMPACT Malaria Project in Ondo State

States

World ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌‍‍⁠⁠‍‌‌Bank  invests N1.5 billion in Ondo malaria intervention

Mr Mensah said the investment covered malaria commodities, healthcare worker training, logistics, and other interventions across the state and its 18 LGAs.

Hafidh Ameir Hassan

Hot news Home top

Tanzanian president Samia Hassan loses husband

Tanzanian Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi announced Mr Hassan’s passing in a video broadcast on Monday.