By Our Correspondent

Super Eagles of Nigeria have wished its striker, Victor Osimhen “speedy recovery” following his successful facial surgery over the week, www.bestchoicesports.com.ng can report.

The team delivered the get-well-soon message via its official Facebook Page on Saturday adding that “We all love you great Eagle”

“Wishing Victor Osimhen a speedy recovery. We all love you great Eagle!” the team said.

Since making his senior debut for the Super Eagles in a 3–0 friendly win over Togo on 1 June 2017, the 2015 FIFA U-15 World Cup Golden Boot winner has become an integral part of the team with 18 appearances and 10 goals registered.

The 22-year old on Tuesday had a successful facial surgery after he sustained injury in his club Napoli’s 3-2 loss to rivals Inter Milan on Sunday in the Serie A Super clash.

The striker has been ruled out for three months and will miss the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON in Cameroon from January 9th February 6, 2022.

Nigeria will battle Egypt, Sudan and Guinea Bissau in Group D of the competition which is the 33rd edition.