AFCON 2027Q: Awoniyi replaces Osimhen in Super Eagles’ squad for Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau
Taiwo Awoniyi has replaced injured Victor Osimhen in Nigeria’s squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, confirmed Osimhen, who is currently recovering from a muscle strain will miss the qualifiers on Saturday. Head coach Éric Chelle has now called up Awoniyi as a late replacement […] AFCON 2027Q: Awoniyi…
Taiwo Awoniyi has been called up to replace injured Victor Osimhen in Nigeria's squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Nigeria Football Federation announced that Osimhen, who suffered a muscle strain, will be unable to participate in the matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. Head coach Éric Chelle has opted to include Awoniyi as a late replacement for the injured Galatasaray striker.
The message on the Super Eagles' official account welcomed Awoniyi's inclusion in the squad. The Super Eagles are set to begin camp in Uyo for the games, which are scheduled to take place on Monday. Nigeria will host Madagascar at home on Thursday, followed by a trip to Bissau to confront Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday, 29 September.
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