BREAKING: Jose Peseiro Provides Update on Victor Osimhen Ahead of South Africa Match

• Coach Jose Peseiro has said he still cannot confirm if Victor Osimhen will play against South Africa or not
• Legit.ng noted Peseiro's comments on the eve of the Super Eagles AFCON 2023 semifinal contest with the Bafana Bafana
• Similarly, a former media officer of the Future Eagles, Adepoju Tobi Samuel, confirmed Peseiro's update about Osimhen needing one more test

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Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire - Super Eagles of Nigeria manager, Jose Peseiro, has said medical personnel will have to examine Victor Osimhen to confirm if he is fit for the match against South Africa or not.

Legit.ng reports that Nigeria play South Africa in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 semifinal game on Wednesday, February 7.

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Osimhen, the reigning Africa Footballer of the Year, was said to have experienced abdominal discomfort on Monday, February 5, leading to him not making the team’s trip to Bouaké.

Speaking on Tuesday afternoon, February 6, at the press conference ahead of the crucial encounter, Peseiro said he still cannot confirm if Osimhen will play or not.

Soccernet noted Peseiro's comments.

Similarly, a former media officer of the Future Eagles, Adepoju Tobi Samuel, confirmed Peseiro's update.

The tactician said:

"The doctors will continue to work with him and confirm his fitness for the game later in the day (Tuesday, February 6)."

Making further comments on Osimhen, Samuel said a late fitness test will be conducted on the Napoli man.

He wrote while quoting a tweet:

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"We never know sir. There is something called a late fitness test.

"They have to check if the situation has improved and he can play.

"The doctors must certify him to play, the reason why the coach said, he would wait for the doctors' report later today."

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AFCON: “We kept our goals for next games”: Peseiro

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Peseiro said the team is focused and not afraid of their opponents in Cote d’Ivoire.

Paseiro said the Super Eagles missed many scoring chances because they were keeping the goals for the following round.

Source: Legit.ng