Awoniyi gets first Eagles call-up since 2024
Coventry City striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been called up to the Super Eagles to replace injured Victor Osimhen for the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. Read More: https://punchng.com/awoniyi-gets-first-eagles-call-up-since-2024/
Taiwo Awoniyi, the Coventry City striker, has been called up to replace injured Victor Osimhen in Nigeria's 24-man squad for the 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau, according to The PUNCH. This marks Awoniyi's first call-up for the national team since the 2025 AFCON qualifiers. The last time Awoniyi played for Nigeria was in Uyo, where he featured for 16 minutes in the 1-0 victory over Libya.
Osimhen's absence has been confirmed due to a muscle strain that has taken longer to recover from than expected. Awoniyi, who recently transferred from Nottingham Forest to newly promoted Coventry City, will face competition from other forwards like Tolu Arokodare, Akor Adams, and Rafiu Durosinmi. Since his senior international debut in 2021, Awoniyi has made 10 appearances for Nigeria, scoring two goals, but has faced challenges with injuries during international windows.
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