AFCON 2023: Victor Osimhen Reportedly Cleared by Medical Team To Play Against South Africa

AFCON 2023: Victor Osimhen Reportedly Cleared by Medical Team To Play Against South Africa

An emerging update has revealed that Napoli's striker and Super Eagles talisman, Victor Osimhen, has been cleared to face the Bafana-Bafana of South Africa in the semi-final of the African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.

This development was confirmed by a Nigerian photojournalist, @SarkinFOTO, via a post on X on Tuesday, February 6.

Victor Osimhen was initially ruled out for the semi-final tie against South Africa
Victor Osimhen has been reportedly on his way to reunite with his teammates for the semi-final clash. Photo Credit: MB Media
Source: Getty Images

His post reads:

"AFCON: Victor Osimhen is on his way to Bouake to reunite with the team after receiving medical clearance from the doctors."

Source: Legit.ng

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