Large blow for Nigeria as Victor Osimhen misses South Africa conflict, Finidi calls NPFL star as alternative

Tremendous Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been dominated out of the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers conflict in opposition to South Africa and Benin as a consequence of an harm, Soccernet.ng.

Nigeria tackle South Africa and Benin within the 2026 World Cup qualifiers later in June. And forward of the fixture, coach Finidi George invited 23 gamers.

Reigning CAF Participant of the Yr Victor Osimhen was one of many high stars invited for the fixture. He has been the first-choice striker for the Tremendous Eagles lately, and he would have been anticipated to guide the road.

There have been fears that he may miss the video games two weeks in the past as a result of he was combating a slight harm at Napoli. Nonetheless, these fears have been allayed after he performed for the membership within the remaining recreation of the season in opposition to Lecce.

Sadly, it seems that Osimhen didn’t actually get well from the harm. As a result of in a brand new development relayed by the NFF, Osimhen will likely be unavailable for the South Africa and Benin video games due to an harm.

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In Osimhen’s place, Finidi has referred to as up NPFL defender Kenneth Igboke. The Rangers man has been a stalwart in Rangers’ backline this season. Nonetheless, it’s unlikely that he’ll get minutes within the two video games.

Because it stands, Bayer Leverkusen star Victor Boniface would really like lead the road for the Tremendous Eagles.

Nigeria play South Africa on the seventh of June on the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo earlier than touring to Ivory Coast to play Benin on the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny three days later.