Victor Osimhen, African player of The Year, other two Super Eagles players, Moses Simon and William Troost-Ekong, passed the Confederation of African Football (CAF) random anti-dope tests. The trio is free to take part in their quarter-final clash with Angola on Friday, www.beats-onit.com, reports.
CAF picked Nigeria international striker Victor Osimhen, Super Eagles winger and defender, Moses Simon and William Troost-Ekong for random drug tests after their last group match and 2-0 Round of 16 victory posted against Cameroon.
Osimhen played a significant role for the Super Eagles of Nigeria in their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations group stage and the Round of 16 clash against Cameroon.
Reports indicated that the Nigerian international underwent the test following the match against Guinea-Bissau.
Similarly, FC Nantes forward Simon Moses and William Troost-Ekong, were also subjected to dope tests.
The random tests are standard procedures, typically conducted on players whose enhanced energy levels may raise suspicions of substance use.
Additionally, sources revealed that two Cameroonian players also underwent similar tests, noting that Osimhen was not the sole player involved in the tournament.
Meanwhile, Coach Peseiro’s side will face Angola in the quarter-finals of the 2023 AFCON tournament on Friday.
