The Napoli striker will be available when the Super Eagles face Bafana Bafana on Wednesday
Nigeria regained momentum ahead of their semi-final against South Africa with Victor Osimhen training with the rest of the team.
The Super Eagles flew to Bouake on Monday ahead of Wednesday’s match, but the reigning African Player of the Year remained in Abidjan along with members of his medical team.
“Members of the team departed from Abidjan to Bouake on an Ivory Coast flight at 10pm today. “However, Osimhen did not take part in the expedition due to abdominal discomfort,” the NFF said in a statement. .
Osimhen returned to regular training on Tuesday after a short rehabilitation period. Nigeria’s official Twitter page confirmed his participation, posting a series of images from the final session ahead of the crucial game against Bafana Bafana.
“Super Eagles camp update: Victor Osimhen has been declared fit and will be available for selection in Wednesday’s semi-final against South Africa. “He joined the team today in Bouake and trained with the team ” says the article. Headline Tweet.
*Super Eagles Camp Update*
Victor Osimhen has been declared fit and available for selection in the semi-final clash against South Africa on Wednesday. He has joined the team in Bouaké and has trained with the squad today.#SoarSuperEagles #letsdoitagain pic.twitter.com/3LfnAWz1zM– 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) 6. February 2024
The Napoli star started all five of the Super Eagles’ African Cup of Nations matches, scoring one goal and providing one assist. However, he was substituted in stoppage time in the 1-0 quarter-final win against Angola.
The winner of the match between Nigeria and South Africa will face the winner of the match between the Democratic Republic of Congo and host country Ivory Coast in the final.
Three-time African champions, the Super Eagles last won the prestigious tiara in 2013 when South Africa hosted the continent.
