{"id":932006,"date":"2026-09-05T10:14:50","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T15:14:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/05\/victor-osimhen-risks-missing-super-eagles-september-afcon-2027-qualifiers\/"},"modified":"2026-09-05T10:14:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T15:14:50","slug":"victor-osimhen-risks-missing-super-eagles-september-afcon-2027-qualifiers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/05\/victor-osimhen-risks-missing-super-eagles-september-afcon-2027-qualifiers\/","title":{"rendered":"Victor Osimhen risks missing Super Eagles\u2019 September AFCON 2027 Qualifiers"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Victor Osimhen of Nigeria Super Eagles. Copyright: ImagoxSFSIx<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen could miss Nigeria\u2019s upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers later this month, Soccernet.ng<\/a><\/strong> reports<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u200bThe Nigerian forward sustained an injury during Galatasaray\u2019s Turkish S\u00fcper Lig clash against Istanbul Ba\u015fak\u015fehir at the Fatih Terim Stadium on Friday.<\/p>\n

\u200bLeading the line for the Cimbom, Osimhen made an immediate impact by firing a sensational strike from outside the box, which bounced in off the underside of the crossbar.<\/p>\n

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Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray. (Photo by Imago)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Despite looking sharp, the striker was forced off in the 33rd minute and replaced by Bar\u0131\u015f Alper Y\u0131lmaz. Osimhen appeared to clutch his thigh after stretching to intercept a pass just moments earlier.<\/p>\n

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Osimhen bu pozisyon sonras\u0131 oyuna devam edemedi. pic.twitter.com\/wYaJl6c4Do<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u200bAlthough the club has yet to release an official medical update, Osimhen\u2019s injury history suggests he could face a short spell on the sidelines \u2014 a major setback for both club and country. <\/p>\n

Galatasaray are set to travel to Portugal next week to face Sporting CP in the UEFA Champions League, where his absence would be deeply felt.<\/p>\n

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Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray. Copyright: Imago xSeskimphotox <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u200bMeanwhile, Super Eagles head coach \u00c9ric Chelle will be monitoring the situation closely.<\/p>\n

Soccer \u200bCan Nigeria Cope Without Victor Osimhen?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u200bWhile Osimhen limped off in visible discomfort, his substitution may have been a precautionary measure by manager Okan Buruk to prevent further damage ahead of their European fixture.<\/p>\n

\u200bRegardless, Coach Chelle will be anxious about his talisman’s fitness. Osimhen is undoubtedly Nigeria’s standout performer and primary attacking outlet, and the national team has frequently struggled for fluency in his absence.<\/p>\n

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Super Eagles boss Eric Chelle. Copyright: ImagoxToyinxOshodi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u200bFortunately, the Super Eagles have alternatives in fine form. Strikers such as Tolu Arokodare, Cyriel Dessers, and Rafiu Durosinmi are all enjoying strong campaigns at their respective clubs.<\/p>\n

\u200bNigeria kick off their qualifying campaign on September 23 against Madagascar, before taking on Guinea-Bissau four days later. It is important that they start on a strong note, as only one team will qualify from their group. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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