Osimhen out for three weeks after successful surgery

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is set to miss approximately three weeks of action following successful knee surgery, according to PUNCH Sports Extra. The Turkish champions revealed that the procedure was carried out on Saturday at Maslak Acıbadem Hospital by club doctor Yener İnce. The 27-year-old sustained a left knee sprain during a Champions League match against VfB Stuttgart on Tuesday. An MRI scan later confirmed the presence of a loose fragment within the joint, necessitating the surgery.

Osimhen's club announced that the player's condition will be closely monitored through daily evaluations, with ongoing treatment overseen by the team's medical staff. They expressed hope for Osimhen's swift recovery. Turkish daily Fanatik indicates that the Nigerian forward will miss the league matches against Amedspor and Samsunspor, and may return for the game against Aston Villa on November 24, provided that his rehabilitation proceeds as planned.

This injury has sidelined Osimhen from Nigeria's upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Tanzania, a significant setback for coach Éric Chelle, who had anticipated the former African Footballer of the Year's availability. Peter, a PUNCH sports reporter with nearly two years of experience, specializes in combat sports coverage, special features, and human interest stories.