Taiwo Awoniyi replaces injured Osimhen for AFCON qualifiers

Coventry City striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been called up to replace injured Victor Osimhen in Nigeria’s squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea Bissau.
The Super Eagles announced Awoniyi’s inclusion on Sunday through their official X account, welcoming the striker back to the national team.
“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,” the team announced.
Awoniyi’s call up follows the withdrawal of Osimhen, who has been ruled out of the two qualifiers after his recovery from a muscle injury took longer than expected.
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