AFCON 2025Q: Tanimu replaces injured Osayi-Samuel in Super Eagles’ squad
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Crawley Town defender, Benjamin Tanimu has replaced Bright Osayi-Samuel in Nigeria’s squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda.
Osayi-Samuel, who plays for Turkish Super Lig giants, Fenerbahce pulled out of the games due to injury.
Tanimu was handed a late invitation by caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen.
The centre-back arrived the team’s Four Points by Sheraton base in Uyo on Tuesday afternoon.
The 22-year-old will join his teammates for their first training session later tonight.
The former Bendel Insurance player joined English League One club Crawley Town on transfer deadline day.
