JUST IN: Injured Osimhen out of Nigeria’s AFCON qualifiers — Report
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen will miss Nigeria’s 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau due to a right adductor muscle strain. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-injured-osimhen-out-of-nigerias-afcon-qualifiers-report/
Victor Osimhen, the striker for Nigeria's national team, will not participate in the country's opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. This is due to his recovery from a right adductor muscle strain, which has taken longer than anticipated, according to a report by the Super Eagles team on Saturday.
Despite being included in Eric Chelle's squad for the international window, Osimhen was unable to play in Galatasaray's Süper Lig match against Trabzonspor on September 19, which was considered a crucial fitness check for him. Galatasaray informed the Super Eagles management that Osimhen is still undergoing treatment and will not be available for Nigeria's upcoming fixtures.
The Super Eagles are set to face Madagascar on September 25 before playing against Guinea-Bissau on September 29. Osimhen's absence will significantly impact Chelle's plans as Nigeria begins its campaign to qualify for the 2027 AFCON.
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