Injuries Hit Super Eagles Ahead of AFCON 2027 Qualifiers
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has encountered a significant setback with injuries to forwards Paul Onuachu and Victor Osimhen ahead of Nigeria's opening matches in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. The qualifiers will see Nigeria face Madagascar and Guinea Bissau during the September-October international window.
Osimhen sustained a groin injury during his club's 3-2 victory over Istanbul Basaksehir, with no return date provided by the Turkish club, raising concerns he may miss the qualifiers. Onuachu also left the field injured in the 43rd minute of his club's 5-0 win over Genclerbirligi, with no official update on the severity of his injury.
With both forwards sidelined, Chelle's options are limited, leaving Akor Adams as the only fit regular striker. Kelechi Iheanacho may also be considered as an alternative.
Nigeria aims to start the qualifying campaign strongly, with matches scheduled to take place in Uyo and Guinea Bissau.
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