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AFCON 2027Q: Awoniyi replaces Osimhen in Super Eagles’ squad for Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau

Taiwo AwoniyiTaiwo Awoniyi has replaced injured Victor Osimhen in Nigeria’s squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, confirmed Osimhen, who is currently recovering from a muscle strain will miss the qualifiers on Saturday. Head coach Éric Chelle has now called up Awoniyi as a late replacement for the Galatasaray striker. “Coventry City striker, Taiwo Awoniyi replaces Victor Osimhen in Nigeria’s squad for the AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau.Welcome back, Taiwo,” reads a short message on the Super Eagles X account. The Super Eagles are expected to open camp in Uyo for the » Read More

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