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Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has bitterly lamented Victor Osimhen’s absence for the team’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Libya.
Osimhen was omitted from the double-header due to a muscle injury.
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Eguavoen will now have to count on the likes of Victor Boniface, Taiwo Awoniyi and Kelechi Iheanacho to deliver the goods against Libya.
The gaffer believed the other strikers will make up for his absence.
Speaking to NFF TV, Eguavoen said: “It’s a collective effort, it’s a team sport not individual sport. We are in touch, he’s a huge miss, we all know how important and impactful Osimhen can be, but we have other players who can step into his shoes.
“He’s not here physically but I am one hundred percent sure he’s here spiritually with us.”
In another news, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has approved its 2025 budget proposal amounting to the tune of ₦17.6 billion.
This was contained in a communique issued at the end of the NFF’s Annual General Meeting in Asaba, Delta State.
Their resolutions reads in part: “The Congress lauded the efforts of Nigeria’s national teams, especially the Super Eagles for their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations’ silver-medal feat and the Super Falcons for their participation in the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament after 16 years.
“The Congress emphasized the need for the NFF Executive committee to prioritize grassroots football and talent discovery nationwide, in alignment with FIFA’s vision for global football growth. It committed to backing initiatives that promote infrastructural development, refereeing capacity enhancement (especially for the young talents) and coaching courses.
“The Congress approved a one-year extension to the tenure of PricewaterhouseCoopes as the NFF’s external auditors.
“The Congress commended the progress made in the various leagues and urged the league bodies, referees’ Association and Football Associations in the States and the FCT to enhance officiating standards to foster a vibrant and competitive league system.
