Nigeria’s Super Eagles are set to face South Africa without their key striker, Victor Osimhen, after he suffered an injury during the team’s 1-0 win over Rwanda on Saturday. Osimhen was forced out of the game in the first half, and despite initial uncertainty over his availability, he has been ruled out of the upcoming match against Bafana Bafana.

According to former Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia, the Rwandan team intentionally targeted Osimhen, who was causing them significant problems on the field. Siasia, analyzing the game on Super Sports, noted that the Rwandan players’ actions were a deliberate game plan to neutralize Osimhen’s threat. “They knew exactly what they were doing,” Siasia said. “He was causing them a lot of problems, so they had to take him out.”

Osimhen’s injury is a significant blow to the Nigerian team, who rely heavily on his goal-scoring abilities. The 24-year-old striker has been in impressive form, and his absence will be deeply felt in the crucial match against South Africa. Nigerian coach Eric Chelle had earlier expressed concerns over Osimhen’s availability, but it has now been confirmed that he will not be part of the team traveling to South Africa.

The Super Eagles will face Bafana Bafana on Tuesday at the Free State Stadium, and Osimhen’s absence will undoubtedly affect their strategy. Cyriel Dessers, who replaced Osimhen in the match against Rwanda, is likely to start in his place. Nigeria will need to adapt quickly to Osimhen’s absence if they hope to secure a positive result against their hosts.

As the team prepares to face South Africa, they will be aware of the significance of the match. With Osimhen out, the pressure will be on the other players to step up and deliver a strong performance. The Nigerian team will be looking to bounce back from the setback and secure a crucial win in their upcoming match.