Osimhen and Yusuf Excluded As Super Eagles Gear Up For Next AFCON Challenge

However, amid hopes that the Super Eagles will bounce back strong and win their next match, both Osimhen and Yusuf reportedly showed up for training but were not allowed to participate.

Ireporteronline learnt that Osimhen reportedly complained to the coaching staff as soon as the team’s bus arrived, but the exact nature and severity of his injury remain unknown as of the time of filing this report.

It was gathered, however, that during a conversation with journalists on the sidelines of the training session, the team’s Media Officer, Babafemi Raji, assured that their decision to abstain from training on Monday was solely a preventive measure.

However, there was a boost for Jose Peseiro’s squad after OC Nice player, Terem Moffi and Leicester City’s star, Kelechi Iheanacho joined the training earlier, providing options for the Nigerian team.