By Our Reporter
The Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, is likely to miss the semi-final clash against South Africa.
Nigeria will take on South Africa by 6 pm on Wednesday in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.
In a statement late Monday, Babafemi Raji, media officer of the Nigerian team, said the striker is suffering from abdominal discomfort.
He disclosed that Osimhen did not travel with the team to Bouaké, the city hosting the semi-final clash.
“Members of the team travelled from Abidjan to Bouaké today via a 10 p.m. 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,” the statement read.
Many Nigerians were looking forward to Osimhen in action when Nigeria took on the rival nation.