?Coventry City forward Taiwo Awoniyi has been drafted to replaced the injured Victor Osimhen for Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers this month.
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?Osimhen was ruled out after failing to shake off an injury from club duties with Galatasaray.
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?The 28 year-old talismanic forward has missed three weeks of action for Gala and his medicals have proposed he needs more rest to allow the player fully recover.
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?Confirming the situation, the Super Eagles put out a statement after Osimhen was again missing from the matchday squad over the weekend.
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?Swiftly, the announcement of his replacement was made, Sunday, with Taiwo Awoniyi named for the games against Madagascar and Guinea Bissau.
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?Awoniyi had earned 10 caps for Nigeria and last featured in 2024.
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?The 29 year-old who recently switched Premier League clubs endured a tough season last term, as he battled injuries and limited minutes on the pitch.
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?Nigeria's international window opens with a home clash against Madagascar in Uyo on September 25.
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?Four days later, the Super Eagles fly out to face Guinea Bissau in their second Group L encounter.
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?Last year, Nigeria reached the semifinals of the AFCON, losing to host nation Morocco via penalties.
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