Victor Osimhen rejoined the Nigeria national team squad for training on Tuesday after a minor fitness scare following the Super Eagles’ victory in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final.
Osimhen had been stretchered off for precautionary reasons in injury time of Nigeria’s 1-0 victory over Angola on Friday evening, and reports in recent days detailed that he had also been struggling with an abdominal problem.
The 25-year-old did not travel with the team to their training base in the Ivorian city of Bouake on Monday, as he had instead stayed put in Abidjan with a few members of Nigeria’s medical staff for medical checks.
However, Osimhen has now rejoined the rest of the Super Eagles squad and took part in training as usual on Tuesday afternoon, a statement from the Nigeria national team’s official social media channels confirmed.
Nigeria have also confirmed that Osimhen is fit and available to start in the semi-final against South Africa on Wednesday, which kicks off at 17.00 GMT.
*Super Eagles Camp Update*
Victor Osimhen has been declared fit and available for selection in the semi-final clash against South Africa on Wednesday. He has joined the team in Bouaké and has trained with the squad today.#SoarSuperEagles#letsdoitagainpic.twitter.com/3LfnAWz1zM— 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) February 6, 2024
Peter Young is a Senior Reporter with Football Italia.
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