Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is doubtful for the 2023 AFCON semi-final match against South Africa.
Nigeria will face the Bafana Bafana on Wednesday and the team will fly to the venue tonight by 10 pm.
According to a statement from the Super Eagles media, Osimhen has an abdominal discomfort that needs monitoring.
The Napoli striker will stay back in Abdijan for close watch by the team medical.
Abidjan has been the base for the Super Eagles at the 2023 Africa Cup Of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire.
The Official statement from the media officer of the Super Eagles reads:
“We will fly from Abidjan to Bouaké today via a 10 pm Air Cote D’Ivoire flight.
“Victor Osimhen will not join us on this 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 5pm.”
This means Osimhen will require a late fitness test to determine if he will play the semi-final match.
Furthermore, Osimhen has one goal and an assist in five games for Nigeria at the 2023 AFCON so far.