Osimhen Doubtful for Nigeria, S’Africa Clash

African Player of the Year Victor Osimhen is a major doubt for Wednesday’s AFCON semifinal against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in Bouake, officials said yesterday.

According to a statement issued by Super Eagles Spokesman,  Babafemi Raji, the Napoli striker did not fly out Monday night with the rest of the squad for Bouake due to 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,” part of the statement read.

The 25-year-old striker did not train Monday evening before the team’s departure from Abidjan.

The 2023 CAF Player of the Year was replaced late in the Africa Cup quarterfinal against Angola.

He has scored a goal and provided an assist as Nigeria reached the Last Four stage of the tournament in Côte d’Ivoire.