Awoniyi replaces injured Osimhen for 2027 AFCON qualifiers
Taiwo Awoniyi has been named as the replacement for injured striker Victor Osimhen in the Super Eagles squad for the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. Read More: https://punchng.com/awoniyi-replaces-injured-osimhen-for-2027-afcon-qualifiers/
Taiwo Awoniyi has taken over as the Nigerian striker for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, replacing Victor Osimhen who is injured. The announcement was made on the official X account of the Nigeria Super Eagles. Awoniyi, currently playing for Coventry City in the English Premier League, will join Nigeria's senior team for their qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau.
The tweet from the national team's account reads, "Coventry City striker Taiwo Awoniyi replaces Victor Osimhen in Nigeria’s squad for the AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. 'Welcome back, Taiwo.'" Awoniyi, who joined Coventry City from Nottingham Forest for £9 million, was signed ahead of this important tournament.
Osimhen, who plays for Galatasaray, was ruled out of both matches due to a prolonged recovery from a right adductor muscle strain. The injury had delayed his expected return, as he was unable to participate in Galatasaray's Süper Lig match against Trabzonspor on September 19.
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