Victor Osimhen is nearing a return from injury as he resumes training at Galatasaray in a bid to be fit for the first game after the October international break.
Osimhen has not played for the Turkish champions since he was substituted in the halftime of the 3-3 draw against Kasimpasa with a muscle injury.
He was not selected for the Super Eagles squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier doubleheader against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya, with Kelechi Iheanacho as his replacement.
The initial reports in the media suggested he would be out for six weeks, but the Nigerian forward debunked the rumours, claiming he would be back after the international break.
He has yet to join the rest of the group but has started running on the grass and also doing light ball work, as he aims to be fit for the home clash against Antalyaspor at the RAMS Park on October 19....Read Full Article [Click Here>]
In his absence, the Lions have played two games, winning one and drawing the other, while the Nigerian national team won their first keg tie against Libya in Uyo.
In his absence, the Lions have played two games, winning one and drawing the other, while the Nigerian national team won their first keg tie against Libya in Uyo.
NigeriaMedia reported that Osimhen was spotted with Burna Boy in Lagos this week at a nightclub sparking reactions from the fans if he was faking injury to avoid international duty.
A video went viral on social media, and the player received backlashes, particularly from Chelsea fans, whose club attempted to sign him from Napoli during the window.
