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Awoniyi Replaces Osimhen In Super Eagles Squad For 2027 AFCON Qualifiers
Taiwo Awoniyi steps in after Victor Osimhen’s recovery from a groin strain took longer than expected, leaving Nigeria short of its top striker.
- On Sunday, the Super Eagles confirmed Victor Osimhen will miss the AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau due to a right adductor strain, with Coventry City striker Taiwo Awoniyi called up as his replacement.
- Galatasaray forward Osimhen sustained the right adductor muscle strain during a 3-2 victory over Istanbul Basaksehir on September 4, and his recovery proved slower than anticipated, preventing participation in the international window.
- Despite Galatasaray requesting that the Nigeria Football Federation rest the forward, the NFF rejected the request, as head coach Eric Chelle initially hoped the player would recover in time.
- Nigeria will proceed without their primary striker for matchday one against Madagascar on September 25 and the subsequent away game against Guinea-Bissau on September 29.
- With Osimhen sidelined, Chelle will rely on alternatives including Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams, while Awoniyi, who recently completed a £9 million move from Nottingham Forest, provides fresh attacking depth.
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Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray's Nigerian star who has been sidelined for about two weeks due to injury, has had his status clarified regarding his national team. The Nigerian Football Federation announced that the experienced striker will not be able to play in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches.
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