Galatasaray deliver injury update on Nigeria star Victor Osimhen

Turkish Super Lig side Galatasaray have revealed injury details on Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen after he underwent an MRI on returning from international duty.

The Super Eagles was part of the team that faced DR Congo in the final playoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Morocco. The West African’s chance to stay on course to qualify for the World Cup went up in smoke after they lost their final qualification round 4-3 on penalties to DR Congo following a 1-1 draw after extra time.

During the African Play-off final at the Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium on Sunday, the Super Eagles took the lead courtesy of Onyeka, who powered home a long range effort.

However, Meschack Elia levelled matters before captain Chancel Mbemba converted the decisive spot-kick to send the Leopards into March’s inter-confederation play-off in Mexico. Osimhen’s involvement in the play-off final lasted only 45 minutes as he hobbled off at half-time and did not reappear for the second half.

Osimhen undergoes MRI with Galatarasay

Revealing the extend of the injury, Galatasaray said in a statament on their official website: “In the MRI examination performed today at our sponsor hospital Acıbadem, our football player Victor Osimhen, a moderate level of strain (strain and bleeding) was detected in his left posterior muscle and treatment has been started.”

Osimhen will now hope to be fit and ready for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.

Nigeria have been drawn in Group C alongside Tanzania, Uganda, and Tunisia. They will kick off their campaign against Taifa Stars on December 23.

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