Finally ✅ Victor Osimhen’s transfer to Arsenal is going to be completed after the player issued an Arsenal transfer message indicating that he will join after the Afcon.

Victor Osimhen, an Arsenal transfer target, scored again for Nigeria in their African Cup of Nations draw with Equatorial Guinea on Sunday, but his performance came with a warning.

The 25-year-old led the Super Eagles’ line in the group opener in the Ivory Coast, as Jose Peseiro’s side began their hopeful path to become African champions. Nigeria were halted to a 1-1 tie by the 88th-ranked nation in the world, despite being favorites to advance out of Group A alongside the hosts, Ivory Coast.

Iban Salvador’s 36th-minute opener was quickly cancelled out by Osimhen, who showed great centre-forward instinct to head Ademola Lookman’s cross. However, despite their dominance, Nigeria were wasteful and couldn’t find a winner.

Osimhen missed a couple of golden chances in the second half, including one just after the interval. In reality, FOTMOB had the striker’s shot accuracy at only 33% from six chances, indicating he only got two of his shots on goal on target.

With only 15 minutes remaining, the Napoli striker was given another golden opportunity to win the game at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium. He dragged a right-footed shot wide of the post, an attempt we’ve seen him do frequently in the last several months.

Osimhen, who has a £112 million release clause in his current Napoli deal, is a big menace in front of goal. Over the last two seasons – 2022/23 and 2023/24 – the 25-year-old has scored 39 goals in all competitions, including 31 in 39 last season.

He nicely suits Arsenal’s requirement for a center-forward. Mikel Arteta’s team has been without a prolific goalscorer for some time, and a powerful striker is said to be a priority for the January transfer window.

Ivan Toney’s arrival is more likely to occur this month, with Osimhen’s signature more prominent for the summer. The Gunners will be keeping a close eye on Osimhen’s performances at AFCON, with him expected to come up against a number of low blocks like Equatorial Guinea.