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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.
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