Coventry City striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been called up to replace Victor Osimhen in Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau.
The Nigeria Football Federation announced Awoniyi’s inclusion as the Super Eagles prepare for the crucial qualifiers.
The striker returns to the national team setup after missing recent international engagements and will provide another attacking option for head coach Éric Chelle.
Awoniyi, who has previously represented Nigeria at senior level, will be expected to compete for a place in the starting lineup as the Super Eagles continue their preparations for the AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign.
Nigeria are scheduled to face Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Friday September 25th before travelling to face Guinea-Bissau days later.
