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Concerns as Osimhen Missing out from Super Eagles squad in Bouake ahead South Africa clash

The Super Eagles in preparation for Wednesday’s clash with South Africa in the Semi-final of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) travel to Bouaka on Monday.

The missing of the Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen from the Squad in Bouake due to abdominal discomfort raises concerns.

The Super Eagles are going to play South Africa on Wednesday in the Semi-final of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire.

The Napoli striker was left behind in Abidjan where medics are battling to ensure that he is fit to travel on Tuesday to meet the other teammates.

However, the rest of the team arrived at Bouake around 10 pm through Air Cote d’Ivoire.

The Super Eagles in a tweet on X said “Members of the team traveled from Abidjan to Bouaké today via a 10 pm Air Cote D’Ivoire flight. Osimhen did not however make the trip as a result of 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 5 pm.”

The Nigerian striker, though. has scored one goal since the start of the tournament, he has been a thorn in the flesh of the opposition.

Akeem Adeyemi

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