Osimhen suffers Ill-health

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Eagles star rejoins Gala teammates Friday

By Rasaq Oboirien

Nigeria and Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen is back in Turkey but failed to be part of the team’s first training.

According to Turkish football pundit Sergen Dağ, on his X app handle (formerly Twitter), the Super Eagles star striker Victor Osimhen suffered ill-health while on a season break in Nigeria.

Osimhen, who arrived in Turkey, was missing in Galatasaray’s first training session of the new season, held at the Kemerburgaz Metin Oktay Facilities on Tuesday.

“Victor Osimhen did not participate in yesterday’s training session due to a recent illness.

“The player has no serious issues and is expected to rejoin the team on Friday.”

The prolific Nigerian forward has enjoyed a spectacular campaign at Galatasaray, playing a crucial role in helping the club secure the Süper Lig title.

Osimhen finished the season with 22 goals and eight assists across all competitions, cementing his status as one of the most clinical forwards in European football.

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