I’ll be available for AFCON: 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.
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