09.11.2026 13:11
Galatasaray's star striker Victor Osimhen's injuries during international breaks continue to draw attention. The situation of the star footballer, who has been unable to join the Nigeria national team in four of the five international breaks since his transfer to the yellow-red team, has become a topic of debate in his country. It has been claimed that the Nigeria Football Federation is uncomfortable with Osimhen staying away from the national team due to constant injury excuses.
Galatasaray's Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen will once again be away from the national team shirt due to injury problems. The star footballer, who has drawn attention with the injuries he has suffered during international breaks since joining the yellow-red team, will also not be able to play in the Nigeria national team's matches in November. The allegations put forward regarding Osimhen missing national team matches, however, drew attention.
HE COULD NOT WEAR THE SHIRT IN 4 OF 5 INTERNATIONAL BREAKS
Since transferring to Galatasaray, Victor Osimhen has experienced five international breaks, and in four of them he could not join the Nigeria national team due to injury. It was stated that the star striker, who recently underwent surgery due to an injury to his left knee, will also not be able to wear the shirt in the national matches in November. Osimhen's consecutive absences from national team matches have brought question marks on the Nigeria side.
CLAIM THAT THE NIGERIA FOOTBALL FEDERATION IS UNHAPPY
According to the allegations put forward, the Nigeria Football Federation is not pleased that Osimhen has been unable to play in national team matches for about 10 months due to various injury reasons. It was claimed that the federation questioned the health reasons the star footballer presented during periods when he was not in the national team squad.
However, there is no information indicating that the Nigeria Football Federation has made an official statement on the matter. Therefore, assessments regarding the federation's discomfort are still at the level of allegations.
ALL EYES TURNED TO THE BEŞİKTAŞ DERBY
On the Galatasaray side, Osimhen's return date to the pitch is awaited with curiosity. It is stated that the star striker, who started treatment and rehabilitation after the surgery he underwent on his left knee, will be away from the pitch for approximately 3 to 4 weeks.
The yellow-red team's goal is to have Osimhen ready for the derby against Beşiktaş on November 30. Whether the Nigerian footballer will be able to play in the match will become clear depending on the progress of his recovery process.