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Victor Osimhen Arrives Super Eagles AFCON Camp

BySodiq Lawal

PublishedJanuary 6, 2024

After a prolonged wait, the Nigerian talismanic forward, Victor Osimhen, has been observed participating in training at the Super Eagles’ 2023 AFCON camp.

Despite not being part of Napoli’s squad for the December 29th match against Monza, Victor Osimhen was notably absent from the camp in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, when it opened on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.

Victor Osimhen’s most recent appearance for Napoli was on December 23 against Roma, and interestingly, he received a red card in the 86th minute as Roma secured a 2-0 victory at the Stadio Olimpico.

Osimhen received the red card days after he signed a contract extension with Napoli after a series of back-and-forths.

Days after he was shown a red card, Osimhen was seen in a club partying with friends including his national teammates, Victor Boniface and Kenneth Omeruo. It was learnt that the party was to celebrate his 25th birthday on December 29.

However, yesterday, January 5, his first picture in the Super Eagles training camp surfaced on social media for the first time since the AFCON preparations started in UAE. He was seen smiling while walking beside his best friend on the team, Samuel Chukwueze of AC Milan.

It was learnt that the picture was taken after his first training session since he arrived at the camp on Thursday, January 4.

Victor Osimhen who finished the 2023 AFCON qualifiers as the highest goalscorer is seen as Nigeria’s most reliable player ahead of the tournament which will take place from January 13 to February 11 in Ivory Coast.

Sodiq Lawal

Sodiq Lawal is a passionate and dedicated journalist with a knack for uncovering captivating stories in the bustling metropolis of Osun State and Nigeria at large. He has a versatile reporting style, covering a wide range of topics, from politics , campus, and social issues to arts and culture, seeking impact in all facets of the society.