Osimhen watches on after being substituted.
Reigning Italian Serie A champions, SSC Napoli, declares a state of emergency on striker Victor Osimhen who at the moment is medically unfit according to reports.
Osimhen was part of the Super Eagles squad that achieved a podium finish at the just concluded 2023 Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON) tournament.
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The 25-year-old forward was reported to be battling with Stomach discomfort before Nigeria player South Africa at the AFCON semi-final. He later got medical clearance to participate in the semi-final.
However, a recent report by Italian media The Republica, has it that the former Olympique Lille forward had an intestinal infection.
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According to the Republica, Napoli has urgently requested the Nigerian returns to Naples as soon as possible.
“In the lvory Coast the number 9 was affected by an intestinal virus, which he should have left behind. But tomorrow’s check-up will sweep away any residual doubts. The Azzurri urgently need their leader and with him they will be able to return to the past, focusing permanently on a more offensive module”, the well known newspaper was quoted by Owngoal Nigeria.
In a related development, Italian journalist, Carlo Albino announced that Osimhen will be in Naples without further delay. According to Alvino, Osimhen will be accessed by the club’s medical team.
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“Osimhen will be in Naples tomorrow morning, the player is leaving Nigeria, no crime, no mystery, no unforeseen delays”, Carlo Alvino posted on social media platform X formerly known as Twitter.
“Then his conditions will be evaluated by the medical and technical staff to understand if he can be called up for Napoli-Genoa, which is very likely” concludes Alvino in his post.
