Victor Osimhen will miss Nigeria’s upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau due to a muscle strain. The Nigeria Football Federation confirmed his exclusion from the squad. Taiwo Awoniyi has been called up to take his place. The change comes as Osimhen continues his recovery. Awoniyi joins the team for the two matches. The Nigerian squad is preparing for the qualifiers. The decision was made after medical assessments. The team’s head coach has not commented on the change. The fixtures are set for the qualifiers. The NFF aims to maintain competitive strength. Awoniyi’s inclusion adds depth to the squad. The team will focus on maintaining form. The qualifiers are part of the path to AFCON 2027. The squad is ready for the challenges ahead.