{
  "id": 18813432,
  "title": "Osimhen out for three weeks after successful surgery",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/osimhen-out-for-three-weeks-after-successful-surgery-18813432",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-11-07T23:36:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/osimhen-out-for-three-weeks-after-successful-surgery/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Victor Osimhen, the Super Eagles striker, is set to be sidelined for approximately three weeks following successful knee surgery, according to PUNCH Sports Extra. The Turkish champions announced that the operation was carried out on Saturday at Maslak Acıbadem Hospital by club doctor Yener İnce. The 27-year-old sustained an injury to his left knee during a Champions League match against VfB Stuttgart on Tuesday, and a subsequent MRI scan revealed a free fragment in the joint, necessitating surgical intervention. The club emphasized that Osimhen's condition will be closely monitored, with ongoing treatment overseen by their medical team. They expressed their hope for the player's swift recovery. Turkish daily Fanatik reported that Osimhen will miss upcoming league games against Amedspor and Samsunspor, with a potential return against Aston Villa on November 24, should his rehabilitation progress as planned. The injury prevented Osimhen from participating in Nigeria's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Tanzania, a significant setback for coach Éric Chelle, who had anticipated the team's star player's availability.",
  "summary": "Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is expected to be out for about three weeks after undergoing successful knee surgery, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Read More: https://punchng.com/osimhen-out-for-three-weeks-after-successful-surgery/",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}