Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of the Super Eagles’ crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa.
Osimhen, who was forced off in the first half of Saturday’s 1-0 win over Rwanda in Uyo, had initially been feared to be struggling with an ankle problem.
However, the team doctor later confirmed the injury as a bruise on his shin.
He woke up this morning with discomfort and will not be traveling with the squad to South Africa for Tuesday’s game.
The 26-year-old, who scored twice against Rwanda in March, had a goal disallowed for offside before being forced off early on Saturday.
His absence is a major blow for head coach Eric Chelle, who had hoped to rely on the striker’s firepower in the high-stakes encounter against Bafana Bafana.
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