Osimhen won’t be available for AFCON: Italian Surgeon
Gianpaolo Tartaro, the Italian surgeon who operated on Victor Osimhen’s facial injuries has insisted that the striker will not be fit to play for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) holding in Cameroon in January.
Osimhen, 22, sustained fractures to his cheekbone and eye socket during Sunday’s 3-2 defeat by Inter Milan after clashing heads with defender Milan Skriniar.
Tartaro revealed it would be difficult for the Super Eagles star to participate in the tournament as he would not be available for training for at least two months.
“A real training, with contact, (Osimhen) will not be able to do it for eight to nine weeks,” Tartaro told Corriere dello Sport.
“It is impossible to think that he will go to the African Cup: his body and his face came out distorted by the impact.”
Osimhen, who is Napoli’s leading goal scorer this season has scored nine goals in 13 appearances in both the Italian Serie A and Europa League.
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
States
Independence: NBA urges Nigerians to expect better future
The NBA said that ordinary Nigerians should be deriving benefit from the subsidy removal rather than hardship.
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
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.”
Heading 5
Catholic priest dies after Jesus’ statue falls on him during service
Mr Molinari was being live-streamed when the incident occurred on Saturday.
States
Kebbi governor’s aide empowers 400 residents in Zuru
Beneficiaries were given cash ranging from N10,000 to N20,000.
States
I’ve paid over N7 billion as compensation to property owners: Gov Sani
The governor commended the owners of the 865 affected households.
Heading 5
Lagos strengthens culture, youth engagement to boost creative economy
According to Mr Johnson, the government was encouraging young people to develop their creative skills.
States
Ogun FRSC commander dies after brief illness
He described Mr Ogunjobi’s death as a great loss to the corps.
Showbiz
Daddy Showkey, Peruzzi, others thrill fans at Felabration
Felabration is an annual cultural festival featuring musical performances, debates, dance, art and fashion.
