Super Eagles were handed a huge blow with striker Victor Osimhen set to miss the imminent Africa Cup of Nations event.
Osimhen has been sidelined for at least the next 3 months because of a facial harm he picked in the course of Napoli's suit with Inter Milan over the weekend. The Nigerian, who has been in best form for Napoli underwent surgery and faces a long layoff.
"On Tuesday morning, Victor Osimhen turned into operated on his cheekbone and eye socket," a assertion from Napoli study.one hundred sixty;
"Titanium plates and screws have been used inside the operation. The player is doing well and could stay under remark for the next few days.
"Osimhen is anticipated to return to action in three months."
The 22-year-antique has netted ten dreams for Napoli thus far this season, with the club organising itself as a true name contender.a hundred and sixty;
Most goals scored at a unmarried U-17 World Cup event: ◉ 10 - Victor Osimhen (2015) ◎ 9 - Florent Sinama Pongolle (2001) ◎ eight - Souleymane Coulibaly (2011) ◎ 8 - Marcel Witeczek (1985) ◎ 8 - Rhian Brewster (2017) And now he's accomplishing his complete capacity. 📈 p.C.Twitter.Com/nOyqPH43jh