AFCON 2023: Osimhen Fires Warning to Teammates Ahead of Guinea Bissau Game

• Victor Osimhen has cautioned against underrating Guinea-Bissau
• The Super Eagles will tackle the Djurturs in their final group game
• Guinea-Bissau are currently bottom of Group A with two losses

The Super Eagles are on the verge of sealing qualification to the knockout phase of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, but they face a tricky test against Guinea-Bissau in their final group game.

Beaming with confidence from their victory against hosts Ivory Coast, pundits fancy the three-time African champions to breeze past the Djurturs, who are bottom of Group A, without sweat.

According to Complete Sports, Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has now advised his teammates to tread with caution and not underrate Guinea-Bissau ahead of the crucial encounter.

“We aim for a strong performance against Guinea-Bissau. They will undoubtedly approach the game with determination, and we won’t underestimate any team, considering what they’ve done to qualify.”

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Guinea-Bissau have garnered zero points from their first two games at the 2023 AFCON, losing 2-0 to hosts Ivory Coast before another 4-2 loss against Equatorial Guinea on Thursday, January 18.

Why Osimhen was dropped from penalty duties

Meanwhile, Victor Osimhen confessed he had to succumb to Jose Peseiro’s wishes after letting Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong take the winning penalty against Ivory Coast, All Nigeria Soccer reports.

The Napoli forward was widely expected to take the spot-kick for Nigeria after he won the penalty but left it for Ekong, who converted coolly to secure a 1-0 win for the Super Eagles.

After the game, Osimhen admitted he had to follow the coach’s instructions, although he is expected to be the designated penalty taker for the Super Eagles in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.

Osimhen craves Premier League move

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Nigerian attacker, Osimhen, wants to play in the English Premier League at some point in his football career.

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The Super Eagles striker is currently on the radar of numerous clubs, with Chelsea and Arsenal reportedly preparing bids for the lanky attacker.

Osimhen made history last season by leading Napoli to their first title in 33 years. He also finished the season as the Serie A's top scorer.