spot_img
spot_imgspot_img
October 7, 2026 - 8:59 AM

AFCON2023: Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon, Ekong Scale Through CAF’s Anti-Doping Tests

—

After scaling through the Confederation of African Football (CAF) random anti-doping tests, Super Eagles’ players Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon, and William Troost-Ekong are now cleared to feature in their quarter-final clash with Angola on Friday 2 January.

Recall that the CAF had earlier selected Nigeria international striker Victor Osimhen alongside 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 over the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon.

The African best player of the year, Osimhen was one of the star performers when the Super Eagles squad had an encounter on the group stage in the Round of 16 clash against Cameroon that saw them qualify for the quarter finals.

It was gathered that the Napoli productive striker underwent the test following the match against Guinea-Bissau.

Meanwhile, FC Nantes winger, Simon Moses, and Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong were also subjected to dope tests.

Reports say, the random tests are standard procedures, typically carried out on players whose enhanced energy levels may raise suspicions of substance use.

In the same vain, sources revealed that two Cameroonian players also underwent similar tests, noting that Osimhen is not the sole player involved in the tournament.

 Meantime, the Super Eagles will lock horns with Angola in the quarterfinals of the 2023 AFCON tournament on Friday.

0 0 votes
Article Rating
Subscribe
Notify of
0 Comments
Oldest
Newest Most Voted

Share post:

Subscribe

Latest News

More like this
Related

Women’s Rights: 25 Imo Leaders Trained on GBV Prevention, Feminist Leadership

Twenty-five leaders of women’s rights organisations in Imo State...

Ghanaian Actress Nana Akua Addo Physically Assaulted by Husband

Ghanaian actress and fashion designer Nana Akua Addo reportedly...

ABU Zaria Raises Fees, Students to Pay Up to N298,000 in 2026/2027

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has increased its undergraduate...

Why UK’s Home Secretary Says Women on Boats are Raped

Shabana Mahmood, the UK Home Secretary, said on 4...
Join us on
For more updates, columns, opinions, etc.
WhatsApp
0
Would love your thoughts, please comment.x
()
x