The Nigeria international suffered the injury in Napoli’s 3-2 loss to champions Inter Milan at the San Siro after colliding with Inter defender Milan Skriniar on Sunday.
He was taken to the hospital immediately after leaving the pitch and was discharged on Monday after being diagnosed with an orbital and cheekbone injury with the striker scheduled to go into surgery today. The 22-year-old has been Nigeria’s first-choice striker since 2019 after the retirement of Odion Ighalo. He has been in good form for the national team scoring four goals in their Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifying Group CAll rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
Ha! 😳 Ooooh 😒😒😒😒
Oooo oooo.
This village people no want let this guy rest, he will overcome, he always does overcome
Village done finally get dis guy sha, speedy recovery to see him bounce back
That’s not good Wish him a speedy recovery
Omoooo this is a big blow for Nigeria o. Na Ighalo go con lead starting lineup 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️
This is a big blow. He is our most in-form player.
Village people at work!
Alright
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