Victor Osimhen is a major doubt for Wednesday’s AFCON semifinal against South Africa in Bouake, officials said.
According to a statement issued by Super Eagles spokesman Babafemi Raji, the Napoli striker did not fly out Monday night with the rest of the squad for Bouake due to 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,” part of the statement read
The 25-year-old striker did not train Monday evening before the team’s departure from Abidjan.
The 2023 CAF Player of the Year was replaced late in the Africa Cup quarterfinal against Angola.
He has scored a goal and provided an assist at this tournament in Cote d’Ivoire.