Super Eagles and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, could be brought back to the field on January 16 when Napoli face Bologna in the Serie A.

The former Lille forward was ruled out of the upcoming African Cup Nations after he was confirmed to be having the coronavirus last week. This was disclosed by Napoli.

Before testing positive for covid-19, the 23-year old had had a nasty face injury which he sustained in Napoli’s Serie A clash against Inter Milan on November 21 2021, and was still recovering.

He was ruled out, at first, for two to three months. Also, the Partenopei were against Osimhen’s invitation to the Nations Cup, stating his injury as a reason to hold him.

However, Napoli magazine, as per La Gazzetta Dello Sport, reports that it is probable that Osimhen would return in January, although his minutes will be limited.

He will also have to wear a face mask to make sure his injury does not get even worse.

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