Napoli star Victor Osimhen up for AFCON for Nigeria
The capable striker has guaranteed he will be accessible for the Super Eagles’ mainland challenge in Cameroon
Napoli star Victor Osimhen has looked to disperse any worries over his wellness in front of Nigeria’s investment at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, guaranteeing he is 100% fit.
In a post via web-based media, the previous Wolfsburg and Lille star affirmed his accessibility for the biennial African football show-stopper.
“I will be accessible for Afcon at 100% except if I am not among the players picked to address Nigeria,” the 22-year-old composed on Twitter.
Osimhen was harmed during the Parthenopeans’ 3-2 Serie A loss against Inter Milan on November 23, 2021 at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.
Following a conflict of heads with safeguard Milan Skriniar, he was unable to finish the game and was supplanted by Andrea Petagna four minutes before the hour mark.
Accordingly, he went through a medical procedure and the Italian outfit affirmed he would be out for something like three months.
“Victor Osimhen was worked on his cheekbone and eye attachment by Gianpaolo Tartaro, who was helped by Dr Mario Santagata with Dr Raffaele Canonico additionally present,” an assertion from Napoli read.
“Titanium plates and screws were utilized in the activity. The player is progressing admirably and will stay under perception for the following not many days.
“Osimhen is relied upon to get back to activity in 90 days.”
Regardless, he got back to the crew with only 16 days uninvolved in front of a significant Europa League conflict with Leicester City.
On Tuesday, he kept preparing with a custom carbon cover to secure his face and he could be accessible for activity when Luciano Spalletti’s men square facing Spezia at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
The Lagos-conceived striker assumed a critical part in Nigeria’s capability for Afcon just as the 2022 Fifa World Cup end of the season games.
