Victor Osimhen will go under the knife after picking up a knee injury during Galatasaray's UEFA Champions League match against VfB Stuttgart. The surgery means the striker will miss Nigeria's upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches, a significant blow for the Super Eagles heading into the campaign.
Osimhen has been one of Nigeria's most important attacking weapons in recent years, and his absence leaves a noticeable gap in Augustine Eguavoen's squad. The timing is particularly frustrating, coming right as the qualifying rounds begin to matter.
There is no word yet on a return timeline, but knee surgeries typically require several weeks of recovery at minimum. Nigerian fans will be watching his rehabilitation closely, hoping he is back and firing before the qualifiers reach their most critical stage.
Originally published by BusinessDay.