Taiwo Awoniyi Called Up to Nigeria National Team to Replace Injured Victor Osimhen
Victor Osimhen, who plays for Galatasaray, has been removed from the national team squad due to a muscle injury and replaced by Taiwo Awoniyi from the Premier League.
Galatasaray's star footballer Victor Osimhen has been removed from the Nigeria National Team preliminary squad due to an injury, and Taiwo Awoniyi, who plays for Coventry City, has been called up in his place.
Mandatory Change in the National Squad
Galatasaray's successful goalscorer Victor Osimhen has been removed from the Nigeria National Team preliminary squad for the matches to be played in Group L of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers. It was reported that this decision was made due to a muscle strain suffered by the player.
Statement from the Federation and Coaching Staff
The Nigerian Football Federation announced that Victor Osimhen is in the recovery process due to his injury and will not be able to play in the matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. Head Coach Eric Chelle made changes to the squad.
Taiwo Awoniyi in the Squad to Replace Osimhen
Head Coach Eric Chelle included 29-year-old centre-forward Taiwo Awoniyi, who plays for English Premier League team Coventry City, in the national team squad to replace the injured Victor Osimhen.
Injured in the Galatasaray Match
Victor Osimhen had to leave the game due to an injury in the 33rd minute of Galatasaray's 3-2 victory against Başakşehir in the 4th week of the Süper Lig.