
A million-dollar question - will Osimhen recover for the AFCON semi-final?
Reading Time: 1min | Tue. 06.02.24. | 12:09
Nigerian striker didn't travel with the rest of the team to Abidjan due to an 'abdominal discomfort' ahead of the upcoming South Africa tie on Wednesday
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen did not travel with the rest of the Nigeria squad from Abidjan to Bouake ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against South Africa.
This was confirmed by the team's official Twitter handle on Monday night.
Osimhen is said to be dealing with abdominal discomfort and is being monitored ahead of the match.
The tweet read:
"Members of the team travelled from Abidjan to Bouaké today via a 10 pm Air Cote D'Ivoire flight. Osimhen did not however make 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. If cleared by tomorrow morning, he will join the rest of the squad before 5 pm."
AFCON 2023 - Semifinals
Wednesday
20:00: (1.65) Nigeria (3.50) S.Africa (6.25)
23:00: (2.20) Ivory Coast (3.15) Dr Congo (3.60)
***odds are subject to change***













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