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AFCON23: Results of drug tests for Osimhen, 2 Super Eagles players confirmed

Recall that the news of the random tests was reported after Nigeria defeated Cameroon 2-0 in a Round of 16 fixture.
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AFCON23: Results of drug tests for Osimhen, 2 Super Eagles players confirmed

THE results of the drug tests conducted on three Super Eagles players at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON23) have come back negative.

The squad members that were tested include striker Victor Osimhen, forward Ademola Lookman, and captain William Troost-Ekong.3e502265-212f-43c7-b426-47cf0dd9339e

Recall that the news of the random tests was reported after Nigeria defeated Cameroon 2-0 in a Round of 16 fixture.

Lookman scored twice in that encounter to send the Eagles into the quarter-finals, where they will play Angola on Friday. Meanwhile, Osimhen and Troost-Ekong have also scored one goal each so far in the tournament.8d5d2bdd-99f9-45be-8216-8a535ad0aeab

All the players are expected to be available for selection against the Palancas Negras.