Napoli Grants Victor Osimhen Leave For AFCON 2023, Super Eagles Anticipate Striker’s Return

In a gesture signalling robust assist for worldwide soccer, Serie A champions Napoli have formally launched Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen for responsibility with the Tremendous Eagles on the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The announcement comes as Nigeria prepares to finalize its squad for the extremely anticipated event scheduled to happen in Cote d’Ivoire subsequent January.

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Following Thursday’s coaching session, Napoli conveyed that Osimhen has been granted a day’s depart to spend time together with his household earlier than departing for the nationwide crew’s coaching camp.

It’s anticipated that the prolific ahead will safe his place in Nigeria’s ultimate AFCON squad, showcasing his prowess on the continental stage as soon as once more.

Napoli emphasised Osimhen’s ineligibility for an upcoming championship match: “We remind you that the previous Lille participant is disqualified within the championship and can miss the match towards Monza.”

This underlines Napoli’s dedication to facilitating Osimhen’s participation within the AFCON, acknowledging the importance of worldwide duties.

Celebrating his twenty fifth birthday right this moment, Osimhen is poised to make his second AFCON look in Cote d’Ivoire, having been a part of the Tremendous Eagles squad within the 2019 AFCON finals hosted by Egypt.

Sadly, he missed the final AFCON in Cameroon on account of damage however is about to make a powerful comeback this time.

The Tremendous Eagles, drawn in Group A alongside Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, and Equatorial Guinea, will begin their AFCON marketing campaign towards Equatorial Guinea on the Alssanne Quattara Stadium, Ebimpe, Abidjan on Sunday, January 14.

As Osimhen joins the nationwide crew, expectations soar for Nigeria’s marketing campaign, with followers eagerly anticipating the striker’s dynamic contributions to their quest for continental glory.

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