Napoli has officially released Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen to join the national squad for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire.

In an official statement, Napoli confirmed the player’s release after Thursday’s training session.

Osimhen, 25, has since arrived Nigeria and will reunite with his family before heading to the national team’s training camp.

The Forward is suspended for Napoli’s match against Monza, following his red card in last weekend defeat against AS Roma at Stadio Olimpico.

Nigeria was without Osimhen at the last edition of the AFCON due to injury, but is set to lead the Super Eagles in Ivory Coast.

The Super Eagles will kick off their AFCON campaign against Equatorial Guinea before facing hosts Cote D’Ivoire and Guinea Bissau in last Group A game.