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Victor Osimhen’s injury has raised concerns over his availability for Nigeria’s upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Tanzania.
The Super Eagles striker is scheduled for knee surgery on Saturday after sustaining an injury during Galatasaray’s UEFA Champions League match against VfB Stuttgart.
The injury comes just days before Nigeria’s double-header against Tanzania, with the first match scheduled for November 13 and the return fixture on November 17.
Galatasaray confirmed that Osimhen sustained a left knee strain during the Champions League encounter. An MRI scan also revealed a loose body in the affected knee.
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In a statement, the Turkish club said the 27-year-old would undergo arthroscopic knee surgery at Maslak Acıbadem Hospital under the supervision of club doctor Yener İnce.
The club also confirmed that Osimhen had been removed from the squad for Saturday’s league match against Amed S. F.
The statement read: “Our player Victor Osimhen, who suffered a strain in his left knee during our UEFA Champions League match against VfB Stuttgart and was found to have a loose body in MRI scans, is scheduled to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery tomorrow at Maslak Acıbadem Hospital, performed by our club doctor Yener İnce.”
His availability for the Super Eagles’ fixtures against Tanzania remains uncertain, as Galatasaray has not announced how long he will be out of action.
