Nigeria’s star striker, Victor Osimhen, did not travel with the squad for the Africa Cup of Nations semi final against South Africa due to abdominal discomfort, as announced by the Super Eagles on social media.
Despite his absence, Osimhen’s influential performances have been pivotal in Nigeria’s journey to the semifinals, marking their record-equalling 16th appearance at this stage of the tournament.
The clash with South Africa is a significant encounter, echoing their Year 2000 semifinal where Nigeria emerged victorious 2-0 in Lagos, while Ivory Coast faces Congo in the other semifinal game, setting the stage for intense battles as the tournament progresses.
