Taiwo Awoniyi replaces injured Osimhen for AFCON qualifiers

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Coventry City striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been called up to replace injured Victor Osimhen in Nigeria’s squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea Bissau. The post Taiwo Awoniyi replaces injured Osimhen for AFCON qualifiers appeared first on Vanguard News.

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