Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has expressed disappointment over Victor Osimhen’s absence from the team’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Libya due to a muscle injury.
With Osimhen sidelined, Eguavoen is now looking to players such as Victor Boniface, Taiwo Awoniyi, and Kelechi Iheanacho to step up and perform in his place.
In an interview with NFF TV, Eguavoen emphasized the importance of teamwork, stating, “It’s a collective effort; it’s a team sport, not an individual sport. We are in touch; he’s a huge miss. We all know how impactful Osimhen can be, but we have other players who can step into his shoes. He may not be here physically, but I am one hundred percent sure he’s here spiritually with us.”
The coach’s confidence in his squad suggests that the team will adapt and strive to secure a strong performance despite the loss of their star striker.
