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Galatasaray Question Osimhen’s Super Eagles Invitation Citing Fitness

AFCON QUALIFIERS Super Lig champions, Galatasaray have confirmed that Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen is not fully fit despite being named in Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of

Galatasaray has announced that their striker, Victor Osimhen, is not fully fit and will not be a part of Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. Despite Osimhen's impressive performance in the current season, he sustained an injury during their recent 3-2 victory over Istanbul Baekhir.

Following the injury, Osimhen has been absent from Galatasaray's last two matches in all competitions, including the games against Kocaelispor and Sporting Lisbon. Nigeria's star player has been included in the national team's squad for the upcoming matchups against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau, but he remains sidelined as he continues his recovery process.

The club revealed that Mario Lemina, Wilfried Singo, and Victor Osimhen, along with Kaan Ayhan, who experienced pain in his Achilles tendon during a recent training session, are not part of the Trabzonspor match squad due to ongoing treatments for injuries. Osimhen, who has scored six goals and provided two assists in his first four league appearances this season, is eager to regain his fitness and contribute to both his club and country's success.

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