Napoli give update on Osimhen, returns to Italy soon

Seria A side SSC Napoli has confirmed that Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen’s COVID-19 test returned negative.

Osimhen is now expected to return to Italy soon as he is booked for a medical reexamination on his facial injury.

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Worthy of is that the 23-year-old is not on Nigeria’s team list for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations which kicks off this evening.

The ex-Nigeria U17 international was said to have asked to be excluded from the squad, claiming he is not optimistic of his chance of succeeding in the prestigious tournament.