What is the story about: AFCON qualifiers: Injured Osimhen in as Ilenikhena gets first call-up?

Despite sustaining an injury that has kept him out for two weeks, Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has been included in Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming international window, while Saudi-based forward George Ilenikhena has also earned his first call-up to the Super Eagles for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau, PUNCH

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Despite sustaining an injury that has kept him out for two weeks, Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has been included in Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming international window, while Saudi-based forward George Ilenikhena has also earned his first call-up to the Super Eagles fo...

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Bias Comparison — AFCON qualifiers: Injured Osimhen in as Ilenikhena gets first call-up

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Left: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
Center: Despite sustaining an injury that has kept him out for two weeks, Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has been included in Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming international window, while Saudi-based forward George Ilenikhena has also earned his first call-up to the Super Eagles for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau, PUNCH Read More: https://punchng.com/afcon-qualifiers-injured-osimhen-in-as-ilenikhena-gets-first-call-up/
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AFCON qualifiers: Injured Osimhen in as Ilenikhena gets first call-up