Super Eagles Coach Rohr Makes Stunning Statement About Osimhen Days to AFCON in Cameroon

• Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has resumed training in Italy and he is expected to travel to Cameroon for the 2022 AFCON
• Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has made it clear that Victor Osimhen will be monitored closely ahead of AFCON
• Nigeria who are three-times African champions will face Egypt in their first game at the 2022 African Cup of Nations

Gernot Rohr who is the gaffer of the Super Eagles has expressed confidence that Napoli striker Victor Osimhen would be fit to play for Nigeria at the 2022 African Cup of Nations in Cameroon.

The African Cup of Nations will start on January 9 and Gernot Rohr and his wards will face Egypt on the 11th in a clash that is expected to be tough for the two nations.

Egypt will be relying on Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah in the clash against Nigeria considering his impressive performances so far this season for the Reds in all competitions.

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There was serious tension on November 21 when Victor Osimhen got injured while playing for Napoli in the Serie A in which there was fear he could miss the 2022 AFCON.

According to the latest report on Complete Sports and GOAL, Gernot Rohr confirmed that Victor Osimhen has resumed training stressing that the Nigerian striker will be monitored going forward.

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“He resumed training and it’s going to be the race he has to do bodybuilding, it was a facial injury.''

At the last African Cup of Nations in Egypt, the Super Eagles finished as third best behind Senegal and Algeria who are reigning champions.

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Earlier, Legit.ng had reported how Rangers over the weekend continued with their impressive performance this season in the Scottish League beating visiting Dundee United 3-0 in a tie that Joe Aribo scored.

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It was a good day for Joe Aribo and his teammates as the perfect win over their visitors helped them in maintaining their position topping the League table after 16 games.

Interestingly, Joe Aribo and his teammates have also lost only one game so far this season in the Scottish League.

Rangers' players started the match against Dundee United impressively, but they had to wait until the 36th minute before getting the opener through Nigerian star Joe Aribo.