Osimhen’s injury has dealt a fresh blow to Nigeria’s preparations for the 2027 AFCON qualifiers, as Galatasaray confirmed that the striker will undergo knee surgery.
The Nigerian national team is set to face Tanzania in a double-header, but the loss of their star forward will leave the squad without one of its key attacking options.
Galatasaray’s medical staff announced that Osimhen’s knee injury requires surgical intervention, although the exact timing of his return remains uncertain.
With the qualifiers looming, Nigeria’s coaching staff will need to adjust their tactics and line‑ups to compensate for the absence of the Nigerian forward.
Osimhen’s injury underscores the challenges teams face when key players are sidelined during crucial qualification campaigns.
<small>Source: Premium Times Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>