Super Eagles of Nigeria caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has opened up on Victor Osimhen’s absence from the squad for the crucial AFCON2025 double header against Libya.
Osimhen was omitted from the squad after picking up a muscle injury while playing for Turkish giants Galatasaray. Eguavoen will now have to count on the likes of Victor Boniface, Taiwo Awoniyi, and Kelechi Iheanacho to deliver the goods against Libya.
Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has lamented Victor Osimhen’s absence from the team’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Libya.
Osimhen was omitted from the double-header due to a muscle injury.
Eguavoen will now have to count on the likes of Victor Boniface, Taiwo Awoniyi, and Kelechi Iheanacho to deliver the goods against Libya.
The caretaker boss believes that while the 25-year-old will be a big miss, there is still enough quality in the team to make up for it.
Speaking to NFF TV, Eguavoen said:
“It’s a collective effort, it’s a team sport, not an individual sport. We are in touch, he’s a huge miss, we all know how important and impactful Osimhen can be, but we have other players who can step into his shoes.
“He’s not here physically but I am one hundred percent sure he’s here spiritually with us.”
