UPDATE: Osimhen Declared Fit For South Africa Clash, Joins Team Mates For Training

Victor Osimhen has been declared fit to participate in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final clash against South Africa.

Babafemi Raji, the Super Eagles media officer, announced the development in a statement on Tuesday.

On Monday, the team announced that Osimhen had suffered abdominal discomfort, making him doubtful for the game against the Bafana Bafana.

Osimhen was placed under the medical team’s care in Abidjan while the rest of the squad travelled to Buoke for the match.

Providing an update on the situation, Raji said Osimhen has been passed fit and available for selection in the game against Bafana Bafana.

He added that the striker had joined up and trained with the rest of the squad in Buoke.

“Victor Osimhen has been declared fit and available for selection in the semi-final clash against South Africa on Wednesday,” the statement reads.

“He has joined the team in Bouaké and has trained with the squad today.”

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face South Africa on Wednesday at the Stade de la Prix, Buoke.

The match is billed for 6 pm.