With Victor Osimhen sidelined following knee surgery, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle must rethink Nigeria’s attack for the upcoming AFCON 2027 qualifier against Tanzania. Here are five forwards who could fill the void.
😢 BYE BYE, CRISTIANO RONALDO: THE END OF AN ICONIC ERA | ONLY FOOTBALL S2 EP5 https://t.co/RKsW9MLSNZ
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Kelechi Iheanacho posted this on his Instagram.
🔥 GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!
🐊 KELECHIIIIIIIIIIIIII IHEANACHOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
26’ Antalyaspor 0-1 Bursaspor | #ASvBS
— Bursaspor (@BursasporSk) November 6, 2026
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Gift Orban putting in the work at a gym. (Photo Credit: Gift Orban/IG)
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Victor Osimhen was in fine form against Konyaspor.
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Osimhen and Lookman had fantastic understanding on the pitch, contributing to six goals at AFCON.
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Nigerian coach Eric Chelle.
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George Ilenikhena celebrates his first goal for Nigeria.
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George Ilenikhena had the most touches.
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Tolu Arokodare celebrates his landmark goal.
One for the books – November 5, 2026. https://t.co/5383TI7Wsk
— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) November 5, 2026
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Victor Osimhen has not featured in the qualifiers so far. | IMAGO