Osimhen Set To Miss AFCON, Ruled Out For Three Months

Super Eagles and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen has been ruled out for at least three months after a successful surgery to correct multiple facial fractures.

The recovery phase will see Osimhen miss out on the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled for January 2022 in Cameroon.

Osimhen picked up the fractures in a collision with Inter Milan defender, Milan Skriniar in Napoli’s 3-2 defeat to the Serie A champions.

News of the surgery was released in a statement by Napoli on their website.

The statement read, “On Tuesday morning, Victor Osimhen was operated on his cheekbone and eye socket by Gianpaolo Tartaro, who was assisted by Dr. Mario Santagata with Dr. Raffaele Canonico also present.

Titanium plates and screws were used in the operation. The player is doing well and will remain under observation for the next few days.

Osimhen is expected to return to action in three months.”

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