The Super Eagles have confirmed that striker Victor Osimhen will miss Nigeria’s upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against Madagascar and Guinea‑Bissau.
Osimhen suffered a muscle‑strain injury during Galatasaray’s 3‑2 away victory over Istanbul Başakşehir on 4 September and has not featured for the Turkish club since.
Although head coach Éric Chelle initially named the 27‑year‑old in the squad for the two qualifiers, hoping the former Napoli forward would recover in time, his rehabilitation has progressed more slowly than expected, prompting the decision to exempt him from the matches.
Nigeria will host Madagascar’s Barea at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Thursday, before travelling to Bissau for a match‑day two encounter with Guinea‑Bissau’s Djurtus four days later.
As three‑time African champions, the Super Eagles will look to maintain their qualifying momentum despite the loss of their leading striker.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
