Super Eagles legend, Joseph Yobo has come out to say that Victor Osimhen’s injury is a big blow to Super Eagles’ 2021 AFCON aspirations. He recently revealed that it is very sad to hear about the Nigerian’s injury at Napoli.
According to him, Osinmhen is an integral part of the national team and him missing the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations will be absolutely devastating for the country.
Yobo added that Victor is an important player for his nation but his health is more important right now.
His words, “It is shocking to hear that such an integral part of the national team is going to be missing the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.”
“He is a big player, but his health is more important. It is a blow for the national team.”
“Osimhen is a young lad who has a lot of potentials and is still developing. I had a chat with him recently and I reminded him of how great he could be. I wish him a speedy recovery.”
“His talent is unmeasurable, his presence, his energy and what he brings to the team as a no. 9 is frightening.”
“Even when he is not playing well, having someone like him on the field makes the team better because of his energy. He gives everything on the pitch.”
“In our last game against Cape Verde, he was everywhere. So, every manager, and every manager would want a player like Osimhen in their team.”
“Honestly, it is so sad that arguably the most in-form Nigerian player at the moment is injured and will be out of Afcon. It’s a blow for the national team, it’s a blow for his club and a blow for football fans.”
“I can feel how bad the fans feel because Osimhen is a focal point of the national team going forward.”
“There are key positions you need to succeed, and a number 9 and goal scorer is one.”
“However, when you look at it from the other angle, Nigeria is blessed with so many players, but there is none like Osimhen, the same way there is no striker like [Emmanuel] Dennis, Henry [Onyekuru], [Kelechi] Iheanacho and [Paul] Onuachu – they are all different strikers in their own right.”
“They are good strikers and that’s is the blessing with the Super Eagles. It is left for those that are in charge to do the right thing.”
“It is a tournament and you never know, other players with their qualities can rise up to the occasion and grab the opportunity.”
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