The participation of Victor Osimhen at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) had looked in doubt after the Napoli striker sustained a serious facial injury in November which looked set to rule him out for three months.
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However, the 22-year-old has said on social media that he is “available for Afcon unless not among the players picked to represent Nigeria.”
The Super Eagles are yet to name even a provisional squad for the Nations Cup, which kicks off on 9 January.
It comes as boost for interim coach Austin Eguavoen after the news another of Nigeria’s key strikers, Belgium-based Paul Onuachu, is a doubt with a hamstring injury.
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Osimhen underwent surgery on his cheekbone and eye socket on 23 November, having sustained fractures in the 3-2 defeat by Inter Milan two days earlier.