Super Eagles currently have Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen as the only fit striker in camp
By Kehinde Okeowo
Super Eagles have suffered another injury blow ahead of their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations’ opener against the Nzalang Nacional of Equatorial Guinea on Sunday.
This is as Sadiq Umar pulled out of the tournament after picking up a knee injury, which is expected to keep him out of action for at least three weeks.
The Real Sociedad striker, who joined Germany based Victor Boniface on the treatment table has now flown back to Spain, where he will be looked after by his club’s medics.
His departure leaves Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro, with just Napoli Striker, Victor Osimhen as the only fit striker in camp.
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Terem Moffi is, however, expected to join up with the squad as replacement for the injured Boniface, who suffered a groin injury ahead of the tournament.
Meanwhile, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has charged the Super Eagles to win the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title.
The state’s number one citizen who hosted the Super Eagles to a send-forth dinner on Wednesday said:
“Throwback to this beautiful night of excellence and laughter as we hosted the Super Eagles before they set off for #Afcon2023,”
Sanwo-Olu followed the post up with another one on his X handle on Thursday, where he urged the team to go for broke.
He tweeted: “I am looking forward to their first match, and the message to them was clear: ‘No gree for anybody’.
“Bring home the Nations Cup.”
