Nigeria can win AFCON 2021 without Osimhen- Akpoborie
Former Nigerian international, Jonathan Akpoborie says the Super Eagles can win the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations without Victor Osimhen in the squad.
Osimhen who recently declared himself fit after recovery from a nasty facial injury, tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time in 2021 last week Thursday.
So he had to withdraw from the Nigerian squad to the Nations Cup.
Nigeria, three-time AFCON champions, are drawn alongside Egypt, Guinea-Bissau and Sudan in Group D.
In an interview with Completesports.com, the former Wolsburg star said the team has capable strikers that can replace Osimhen and get the job done in Cameroon.
“I am completely convince that the Super Eagles can lift the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon despite the absence of Victor Osimhen from the squad.
No doubt, the team will miss his hunger and determination whenever he’s with the team and we have seen it during the qualifying series.
But, I am optimistic that the likes of Taiwo Awoniyi, Odion Ighalo, Sadiq Umar and others can fill his void,”Akpoborie said.
