The Super Eagles will take on South Africa on Wednesday in Bouake by 6 pm for a place in the 2023 AFCON final.
By Jeffrey Agbo
Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, did not travel with his colleagues to Bouake for the 2023 AFCON semi-final clash against the Bafana Bafana, the team has announced.
The Eagles departed their base in Abidjan for Bouake on Monday after defeating Angola 1-0 in the quarter-final.
The team left their hotel at around 8:13 pm (local time) without Osimhen. Media officer, Babafemi Raji, explained that he was not included in the trip as a result of an abdominal discomfort.
“Team medics confirmed that he has been placed under close watch with a member of the medical team staying behind in Abidjan with him.
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“If cleared by tomorrow morning, he will join the rest of the squad before 5:00 p.m.,” Raji said.
The Super Eagles defeated the Palancas Negras of Angola 1-0 at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium, Abidjan last Friday to book a semi-final date with South Africa.
South Africa goalkeeper, Ronwen Williams, saved four penalties during the shootout against the Cape Verde Islands to catapult his country into the last four of the tournament after a 0-0 draw in their quarter-final match on Saturday.
Nigeria will take on South Africa on Wednesday in Bouake by 6 pm for a place in the 2023 AFCON final.