Victor Osimhen tests positive for COVID-19

Napoli and Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, has tested positive for COVID-19.

Osimhen returned a positive test on Friday, having been away for the yuletide break.

Napoli disclosed this in a tweet via its Twitter account on Friday evening.

“The club can confirm that Victor Osimhen has tested positive for COVID-19 following his return to Italy.

“Osimhen is currently asymptomatic and has not come into contact with the rest of the squad.,” Napoli tweeted.

📌 | The club can confirm that Victor Osimhen has tested positive for COVID-19 following his return to Italy. Osimhen is currently asymptomatic and has not come into contact with the rest of the squad. pic.twitter.com/w3ZfuBzQHS
— Official SSC Napoli (@en_sscnapoli) January 1, 2021

Osimhen has not featured for Napoli since he sustained a shoulder injury against Sierra Leone last November while on international duty for the Super Eagles.

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