Coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Gernot Rohr has played down the chances of Victor Osimhen representing Nigeria at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations starting in January.
Osimhen is well ahead of schedule in his return from a facial injury as he is back on the pitch doing ball work with the aide of a facemask just two weeks after a major surgery.
Although he has stepped up his recovery and expected to return in time for Nigeria’s AFCON challenge, Rohr is already looking at the possibility of not having the services of the 22 year old at the tournament.
Per a report on AFP credited to Guillaume Maillard-Pacini, the coach was quoted as saying he has little hopes of the forward representing Nigeria at the AFCON and sources close to the German also confirmed that he is looking at alternatives.
Rohr has his sight on red hot Feyenoord striker Cyriel Dessers who only yesterday took his goal count to 8 for the season with another goal in the European Conference League.
Dessers has rediscovered the form that made him a hit at Heracles before his move to Genk where he failed to stamp his authority in the team. Back in the Netherlands on loan he has eight goals in 17 games in all competitions.
