Osimhen Returns Despite Injury as Ilenikhena Gets First Call-Up to Nigeria AFCON Squad

Victor Osimhen has been named to Nigeria's AFCON qualifiers squad despite a two-week injury absence, with Ilenikhena receiving his first international call-up.

Victor Osimhen has been named in Nigerias AFCON qualifiers team despite a two-week injury layoff. Osimhen, who plays for Galatasaray, will be joined by debutant defender Aigbe Ilenikhena in the squad for the upcoming international window. The Nigeria players will face a tough test as they begin their qualification campaign for the 2024 AFCON tournament. Their first match is scheduled to take place on March 24 against Ivory Coast.