AFCON 2023: Super Eagles training sees Osimhen’s return- Troost-Ekong remains absent from training

Tuesday saw Victor Osimhen return to full training with the Super Eagles as they ramped up for the match against Angola.

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Osimhen was not present at the Police College’s Monday training session in Cocody, Abidjan; nonetheless, he was back on the pitch with his teammates.

The Napoli striker has been taking care of his physique due to his high demands and all-action style.

In Nigeria’s 2-0 triumph over the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon on Saturday, the 25-year-old was instrumental.

William Troost-Ekong, the vice captain, missed practice for the second day in a row.

The centre defender has been struggling with an ailment to his thigh.

Due to the injury, the PAOK Salonica defender was unable to play in Nigeria’s final group match against Guinea-Bissau.

One of the Super Eagles’ standout players at the current 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire is Troost-Ekong.

The Palancas Negras will play Jose Peseiro’s team on Friday at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan.