2027 AFCON qualifiers: Injured Victor Osimhen withdraws from Nigeria squad

Author: Edinam Franck DeflyPublished on: November 6, 2026Country: Nigeria

Sports

2027 AFCON qualifiers: Injured Victor Osimhen withdraws from Nigeria squad

Victor Osimhen has withdrawn from Nigeria’s squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers because of an injury. The striker will therefore miss his national team’s upcoming matches. The provided text does not specify the nature of the injury or who will replace him.

Stay informed with NewsBoulevard

Get the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox

Related News

Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure will not be as dramatic as expected

SportsPortugal

Gildas Amoussou•2h ago

Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure will not be as dramatic as expected

Cristiano Ronaldo announced on November 5, 2026, that he was retiring from international football at age 41, after making 234 appearances and scoring 146 goals for Portugal. His departure raised concerns about a loss of commercial revenue for the Portuguese Football Federation, but its main sponsorship deals, worth about €56 million a year, remain in place until 2030. Initial reports cited by Foot Mercato and O Jogo suggest the financial impact will be limited, with shirt sales expected to be the main commercial effect.

20230 World Cup: Morocco accused of trying to “steal” the final from Spain!

SportsSpain

Prudence Ahanogbe•3h ago

20230 World Cup: Morocco accused of trying to “steal” the final from Spain!

Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of Spain’s People’s Party, threatened to withdraw Spain from hosting the 2030 World Cup if the country does not get the final. Isabel Díaz Ayuso, president of the Community of Madrid and a Feijóo ally, called his stance “reasonable” and accused Morocco of trying to “steal” the World Cup from Spain. Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu is competing with the Grand Stade Hassan II, under construction in Benslimane and planned to hold around 115,000 spectators. FIFA has yet to decide, while Moroccan outlet Le360 Sport responded by asking when the 2030 World Cup became Spain’s to claim.

NewsBoulevard

SportsUnited Kingdom

vanguardngr.com•4h ago

Red-hot Barry strikes twice as Everton sink Coventry

Everton beat Coventry 3-1 at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Friday, recording a third straight win in all competitions and climbing to fifth in the Premier League. After Yann Gboho put Coventry ahead in the 52nd minute, David Moyes’s side turned the match around with two Thierno Barry goals in five minutes; Barry has now scored 10 times this season. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall added a late goal, while Moyes equalled Harry Catterick’s club record of 592 matches as Everton manager. Coventry manager Frank Lampard complained about two rejected penalty appeals as his 16th-placed side suffered a third defeat in four games.

Stay Updated with NewsBoulevard

Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox