Tag: AFCON

AFCON: Victor Osimhen’s Doping Test Result Emerges

<p><img width="1000" height="600" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Osimhen-celebrating-1000x600.webp" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="AFCON: Victor Osimhen's Doping Test Result Emerges" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Osimhen-celebrating-1000x600.webp 1000w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Osimhen-celebrating-590x354.webp 590w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Osimhen-celebrating-400x240.webp 400w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p> <h2>Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has reportedly tested negative for a doping test.</h2> <p><strong>Naija News</strong> reported earlier that the <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/01/29/victor-osimhen-other-nigerian-players-undergo-doping-tests-in-2023-afcon/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Napoli forward was subjected to multiple doping tests</strong></a> at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d'Ivoire due to his efforts so far at the tournament.</p> <p>Osimhen has always been known for his unlimited display of stamina, unwavering strength, and readiness to go the extra mile for his team.</p> <p>The 25-year-old player has maintained this outstanding performance at the 2023 AFCON, though he has not scored as many goals as he regularly does.</p> <p>Osimhen has scored just a goal and provided two assists in the Eagles’ last four <strong><a href="https://www.naijanews.com/topic/afcon/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AFCON games</a></strong>, but his overwhelming team play has caught the attention of many.</p> <p>Due to the enormous energy he poured into Nigeria’s 1-0 win over Guinea-Bissau on January 22, the reigning African player of the year was reportedly subjected to multiple doping tests.</p> <p>Though initial reports claimed that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) subjected him to doping tests after Nigeria’s 2-0 win over Cameroon on January 27, <strong>Naija News</strong> gathered that the tests took place after the Super Eagles’ game against Guinea-Bissau.</p> <p>Reports emerging on Tuesday revealed that not only Osimhen, but two other Super Eagles players who were tested for the drug test came out negative.</p> <p>The two other players tested from Jose Peseiro's squad are forward, Ademola Lookman and captain William Troost-Ekong.</p> <p>The Super Eagles are scheduled to play their quarter-final match against Angola on Friday.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/01/30/afcon-victor-osimhens-doping-test-result-emerges/">AFCON: Victor Osimhen’s Doping Test Result Emerges</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>