Nigerian side that won a bronze medal at the 2019 AFCON, playing
only one match. Photo: Twitter@Super Eagles
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen will miss Tuesday’s Africa
Cup of Nations return qualifier against Sierra Leone in Freetown
after he dislocated his shoulder in the first game, according to
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr.
Osimhen scored one of the goals in a dramatic 4-4 draw with
Sierra Leone, who recovered from four goals down in Benin City on
Friday, but was later substituted after hurting his shoulder.
He has since been discharged from hospital, but Rohr said he
will not be available for the rematch in Sierra Leone.
“He is out of the match after he dislocated his shoulder,” Rohr
disclosed.
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Osimhen, 21, has scored four goals in three Nations Cup
qualifiers.
However, the Super Eagles coach said he is confident both
Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze and Leon Balogun from Scottish
club Rangers will be fit for the match in Freetown.
“Balogun was replaced after he got injured, he did not train
today but he will be okay, while Chukwueze has a little pain around
the groin, but we hope to have him back,” he assured.
Club Brugge forward Emmanuel Dennis is the other injury doubt
after he injured his ankle in training.
AFP
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