Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has begun treatment for an injury sustained during Galatasaray’s 3-3 draw against Kasimpasa in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday, putting his participation in Nigeria’s upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in doubt.
A statement on Galatasaray’s official website revealed that Osimhen felt discomfort in his upper left thigh during the match, prompting further medical examinations at the club’s sponsor hospital.
The tests confirmed a strain and minor bleeding in the muscle group.
“The treatment of our football player, Victor Osimhen, who felt pain in his upper left posterior muscle during the Kasımpaşa match in the seventh week of the Super Lig, and who was diagnosed with a strain and bleeding in that muscle group during his check-ups at our sponsor hospital Medicana today, has commenced,” the club’s statement read.
Osimhen’s recovery timeline remains uncertain, and his availability for Nigeria’s AFCON qualifiers doubleheader against Libya is now in serious doubt. The 24-year-old forward is currently undergoing treatment and rehabilitation in Istanbul.
Bold Sports had also earlier reported that defender Olisah Ndah is also a doubt for the double header after getting injured for South African side Orlando Pirates.
The Super Eagles are set to face Libya on October 11 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, before traveling to Tripoli for the return leg four days later. Nigeria currently leads their qualifying group, following a 3-0 victory over Benin Republic and a goalless draw against Rwanda.
Osimhen, who joined Galatasaray on loan this summer, opened his goal account for the club in the Kasimpasa game, scoring a brace before being forced off due to injury early in the second half.

Super Eagles coach Austin Eguavoen is expected to name his squad for the AFCON qualifying doubleheader against Libya later this week.
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