Why Osimhen Will Not Play For Napoli Again Before AFCON 2024 Despite Signing New Contract

Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, could as well be on his flight to join up with the Super Eagles ahead of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations.

This is because he will not play for the Serie A champions until January 7, when they face Torino.

Osimhen will miss Friday’s home fixture against Monza, as he would be serving a one-match ban.

The 24-year-old was shown a red card as Napoli lost 2-0 to Roma last weekend.

This happened a few days after Osimhen signed a new contract to stay in Naples.

However, the good news was ruined by two yellow cards he received in the tempestuous clash with Roma, thus leading to his sending off.

He scored 26 Serie A goals in 32 appearances in 2022-23 as he helped Napoli win their first league title in 33 years.

Osimhen, who managed 31 goals in all competitions last season, was crowned the Italian footballers’ association player of the year earlier this month.

He also named as the African Footballer of the Year for 2023.

Jose Peseiro will be counting on him to lead Nigeria to glory at AFCON.