Former Nigerian International Sends Message to Eguavoen Over Victor Osimhen’s Situation

• Jonathan Akpoborie is really concerned about the health status of Victor Osimhen who is recuperating from injury
• The Nigerian international had a head collision with Inter’s Milan Skriniar in a Serie A clash which ended 3-2 in favour of the Italian champions
• Although, Osimhen has stated that he will be ready for AFCON action, Akpoborie says Eguavoen must handle the player with care

A former Nigerian international, Jonathan Akpoborie, has sent strong message to the Super Eagles handler Augustine Eguavoen on how to handle Victor Osimhen at the Africa Cup od Nations.

AFCON 2022 is billed to kick off in Cameroon on January 9 and Osimhen who earlier suffered fractures to his cheek has declared his readiness to participate at the competition.

The 23-year-old suffered a fractured eye socket and cheekbone after a head collision with Inter’s Milan Skriniar in a Serie A clash which ended 3-2 in favour of the Italian champions.

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Osimhen said:

''I will be available for AFCON unless if I'm not among the players picked to represent Nigeria.''

And Italian club Napoli has threatened to take legal actions if the striker is called up for the tournament in Cameroon.

And former Nigerian forward Jonathan Akpoborie has said the youngster must not be rushed to action.

Akpoborie told Complete Sports:

“It will be a great delight to have Victor Osimhen for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations considering the fact that he’s one of Nigeria’s most prolific strikers in Europe.

“However, Eguavoen must be careful not to rush him too fast into the Super Eagles because his situation must be well monitored. I am sure he will make it to AFCON but they must handle his condition with care.”

Osimhen has scored crucial five Serie A goals and four more in the Europa League for Napoli this season. He netted four times in six games to help Nigeria reach Africa’s World Cup play-offs scheduled for next March.

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Jordan Ayew wants AFCON action

Meanwhile, Sports Brief earlier reported that Jordan Ayew of Ghana won't be stopped from joining his teammates for next year's Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, according to his Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira.

Clubs and players as well as their national teams have been at cross roads over letting their players leave for the tournament in the middle of the season.

However, in Palace's pre-match conference against Tottenham, Vieira stated how important the competition is for Africans and the need to see their stars in January and February.