Victor Osimhen won't be traveling with the Super Eagles to South Africa for Tuesday's match, Nigeriasoccernet.com can confirm.
This is after the Galatasaray SK striker was injured in the World Cup Qualifiers between Nigeria and Rwanda on Saturday at the Uyo township Stadium.
According to the Nigeria Football Federation, the team doctor confirms he has a bruise on his chin and woke up on Sunday morning feeling some discomfort.
The former African footballer of the year played for 34 minutes of the game following a knock by a Rwandan defender before he was replaced by Cyriel Dessers.
Nigeria who go to South Africa in a make or sea encounter on Tuesday will now travel without the goal poacher. He is expected to return to Turkey for more medical assessment.
Uche Dozie