Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has expressed hope that Victor Osimhen will recover in time to lead Nigeria’s attack at the forthcomiong Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon as he will be ‘needed’ at the tournament.
Earlier this month, the Napoli forward Osimhen obtained a serious injury to his eye socket after clashing with Inter Milan defender, Milan Skriniar.
The 22-year-old required surgery, including six plates in his face, after his eye came out of its socket in the clash.
Osimhen was ruled out of action for the next three months, which would include the AFCON.
But Ighalo, who just returned to playing professionally after an early retirement, says he is hoping for a miracle to see the youngster in Cameroon.
“I spoke to him after his surgery to wish him well, and to tell him that this is one of those things that happen,” Ighalo told ESPN.
“I am praying by God’s grace for him to recover. We need Osimhen at the Nations Cup.
“He is young, he is a fighter and he will come back stronger than before and make it to the AFCON. We will see him there doing well as he has been doing because this is his time and he needs to shine.”
