05.09.2026 19:50
A striking report has emerged from Nigeria regarding Victor Osimhen, who was injured and left the game during Galatasaray's match against RAMS Başakşehir. It has been suggested that the star striker could miss Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in September due to his injury. Further examinations of Osimhen, including an MRI, will be completed tomorrow.
The condition of Victor Osimhen, who was injured in Galatasaray's match against RAMS Başakşehir, is of great concern not only to the yellow-reds but also to the Nigerian National Team.
Osimhen, who suffered an injury after scoring a goal against Başakşehir and was replaced by Barış Alper Yılmaz in the 33rd minute, has undergone his initial checks.
STRAIN AND PAIN IN THE GROIN AREA
Galatasaray announced that a strain and pain were detected in the muscle group in the star striker's groin area. It was reported that further examinations, including an MRI, to determine the severity of Osimhen's injury, whose treatment has begun, will be completed tomorrow. Therefore, there is still no definitive timeline for the star footballer's return to the pitch.
COULD MISS NIGERIA'S MATCHES
According to the news from the Nigerian press, Own Goal Nigeria, the injury Osimhen has suffered could also affect the national team program. The report stated that the star centre-forward could miss Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches in September due to his injury.
EYES ON MRI FOR SPORTING LISBON MATCH AS WELL
Osimhen's health status is also of great importance for Galatasaray. The situation of the star striker is being closely monitored ahead of the yellow-reds' Champions League match against Sporting Lisbon. A clearer picture regarding whether Osimhen will be able to play in the upcoming matches for both Galatasaray and the Nigerian National Team is expected to emerge after the further examinations scheduled for tomorrow.