Nigeria and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of next month’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin due to injury, officials announced on Tuesday.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) said the player will be sidelined for the next four weeks in what will be a big blow for new manager, George Finidi.
His place has now been taken by Enugu Rangers defender Kenneth Igboke.
Nigeria is scheduled to play South Africa in Uyo on June 7, before travelling to Côte d’Ivoire for a second World Cup qualifying match against Benin three days later.
Sitting third in the group with two points from as many matches, Nigeria is keen to win both games to get their qualifiers back on track.