Overview

• Osimhen felt pain in his left foot/ankle against Rwanda, and head coach Eric Chelle initially said his status was uncertain pending medical checks.
• New reports state the 26-year-old did not travel to Bloemfontein and will not make the trip for the South Africa qualifier.
• He has reportedly been diagnosed with a shin bruise and is expected to return to Galatasaray for further assessment.
• Nigeria beat Rwanda 1-0 in Uyo through Tolu Arokodare’s overhead kick, moving to third in Group C with three matches remaining.
• The Super Eagles trail South Africa by six points, and Cyriel Dessers replaced Osimhen during the Rwanda match.