Victor Osimhen is set to spend around 2–3 weeks on the sidelines after sustaining a right adductor strain. The Super Eagles striker picked up the injury during Friday’s match and was forced off in the 33rd minute after appearing to be in discomfort.
Medical assessments have now confirmed the injury, with Osimhen expected to miss the next few weeks as he undergoes treatment and rehabilitation.
This is a major setback for him, Galatasaray, and the Nigerian Super Eagles, especially considering his incredible form this 2026/27 season, where he has already produced:
- 6 goals
- 2 assists
- in just 4 appearances
With the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers beginning on 21 September 2026, and the first official fixtures kicking off on 24 September 2026, Nigeria now face multiple injury blows.
Victor Osimhen, Tochukwu Nnadi, Zaidu Sanusi, and Paul Onuachu have all suffered injuries ahead of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers, leaving the Super Eagles with significant concerns.
