ictor Osimhen won’t be playing in Nigeria’s World Cup qualifier against South Africa on Tuesday due to an injury. He sustained a bruise on his shin during the match against Rwanda and woke up with discomfort, forcing him to miss the crucial clash.
Osimhen limped off in the first half of the Rwanda game and was replaced by Cyriel Dessers.
A challenge from Rwandan defender Claude Niyomugabo led to the injury.
Osimhen woke up with discomfort, and the team doctor decided he wouldn’t travel with the squad to South Africa
Possible replacements for Osimhen in the Tuesday clash are Tolu Arokodare who scored the winning goal against Rwanda, Cyriel Dessers and Samuel Chukwueze
Nigeria sits third in Group C with 10 points, six behind leaders South Africa
Osimhen’s absence is a significant blow, given his goal-scoring prowess
The team will need to regroup and find a way to win without their star striker.
