“AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Eguavoen Regrets Osimhen’s Absence but Confident in Other Players’ Ability to Deliver”

Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has expressed regret 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 will rely on Victor Boniface, Taiwo Awoniyi, and Kelechi Iheanacho to lead the attack. Despite the setback, the coach is confident that the other strikers will rise to the occasion.

In an interview with NFF TV, Eguavoen said:

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“It’s a team effort, not an individual game. Osimhen is a big loss, and we all know how important he is, but we have capable players who can fill his role. Though he’s not here physically, I’m certain he’s with us in spirit.”