Osimhen ruled out of Napoli's penultimate Serie A clash against Fiorentina

Napoli's striker, Victor Osimhen, has been ruled out of the team's penultimate Serie A match against Fiorentina on Friday, May 17, due to injury.

The 25-year-old Nigerian international suffered a muscle injury during Napoli's recent Serie A encounter with Bologna last weekend.

Osimhen has not participated in full training sessions with the team this week, limiting his activities to gym workouts.

The reigning African Footballer of the Year has faced ongoing fitness challenges since the African Cup of Nations in February, raising concerns about his availability for upcoming fixtures.

With crucial FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic scheduled for next month, there are growing worries about Osimhen's fitness and potential impact on Nigeria's campaign.

Despite his injury setbacks, Osimhen has been in impressive form this season, tallying 15 goals and 3 assists in 24 Serie A appearances.

His absence is a significant blow for Napoli as they approach the season's conclusion and for Nigeria's national team in their crucial qualifiers.

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