Adepoju says Nigeria can cope with Osimhen’s absence
Former Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju says the Super Eagles possess enough quality to win their Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers despite Victor Osimhen’s injury-related absence. His assessment addresses concerns over the striker’s unavailability before Nigeria’s qualifying campaign.
Former Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju says Victor Osimhen’s absence through injury should not prevent the Super Eagles from winning their Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Punch Nigeria reported that Adepoju believes Nigeria still has enough quality to succeed without the striker. His comments directly address the effect of Osimhen’s unavailability on the national team.
The supplied material does not state the nature or duration of Osimhen’s injury. It also does not identify the other forwards available to Nigeria or explain how the team may change its approach in his absence. Adepoju’s assessment is that the responsibility for results should not rest on the presence of one player.
He says the broader quality within the Super Eagles can be sufficient for victory in the qualifying matches. The report does not provide a result, a detailed tactical plan or further reaction from the squad. It also does not specify which individual qualifier Adepoju was discussing.
His comments were made in the context of Nigeria’s AFCON qualifying campaign and the concern created by Osimhen’s injury absence.
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