Super Eagles media officer, Babafemi Raji has confirmed that Victor Osimhen sustained an injury in Napoli’s 3-2 win against Udinese last weekend.
Osimhen pulled out of Nigeria’s upcoming international friendly against Portugal as a result of the setback.
The 23-year-old has been widely criticised by fans who opined that he deliberately pulled out of the game.
Reacting to the reaction of the fans, the spokesperson of the team, Raji stated that Napoli have sent an MRI scan of the injury, noting that he will undergo active rest for fifteen days.
Raji further stated that Osimhen is committed to playing for the Super Eagles.
Former Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr says the decision to sack him by the then Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, Amaju Pinnick cost the team a place at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Recall that Rohr was sacked last December after guiding the Super Eagles to the playoff round.
The Super Eagles however failed to qualify for the global soccer fiesta after losing on aggregate to eternal rivals, Black Stars of Ghana.
Speaking on the absence of the Super Eagles at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Rohr who said he regretted not having the chance to lead the Eagles to the World Cup claimed that former NFF Amaju Pinnick cost Nigeria the world cup ticket.
The German manager further stated that Pinnick’s decision to relieve off his job cost the team a chance to be in Qatar, adding that the players deserve a chance to be at the tournament.
Rohr, however, said he hoped Pinick would make better decisions as a member of the FIFA Council.
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