11.11.2025 23:46
Victor Osimhen was absent from the Nigeria National Team's World Cup Qualifiers camp, leading fans and the press to wonder about the star player's whereabouts. The Nigeria National Team shared a second squad list, this time including Osimhen. It was claimed that despite Osimhen returning to his country, he was not included in the initially announced squad due to a potential injury risk.
Victor Osimhen, who plays for the Super Lig giant Galatasaray, was not included in the Nigeria National Team squad announced after the international break. Following this development, both Galatasaray and Nigerian fans, as well as media outlets, questioned the whereabouts of Victor Osimhen.
OSIMHEN INCLUDED IN THE SQUAD
After Victor Osimhen's name was not written in the initial squad announced, the Nigeria National Team shared a second training camp squad, adding the star striker to the roster. Thus, the star player joined the Nigeria National Team camp.
NOT ADDED TO THE SQUAD DUE TO INJURY RISK
According to reports in the Nigerian press; despite Osimhen returning to his country, it was claimed that he was not added to the initially announced squad due to a potential injury risk, but later this idea was abandoned.
OPPONENTS IN THE SEMI-FINAL GABON
Osimhen scored a hat-trick in the match where they defeated Benin 4-0 in October, keeping his team's World Cup hopes alive. Nigeria, with Osimhen, will face Gabon in the semi-finals this time. If Nigeria overcomes Gabon, they will play a final match against Cameroon or the Democratic Republic of the Congo for a spot in the World Cup.