The Nigeria international sprained his ankle against Crystal Palace U21s and has barely played since a pre-season thigh injury.
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Plymouth Argyle striker Owen Oseni is expected to be out for around six weeks with an ankle injury. The 23 year old Nigeria international was forced off after 33 minutes of the EFL Trophy win over Crystal Palace U21s on September 22.
Plymouth won that game 5-1, but the cost was high. Oseni has barely played this season after a pre-season thigh injury kept him out of the opening fixtures, and he has made just two League One substitute appearances.
What Cleverley Said
Head coach Tom Cleverley told BBC Radio Devon that the club is taking extra care because the injury is to an ankle Oseni has hurt before. The specialist has advised more time to make sure it is stable, and Cleverley said he is disappointed because “his season’s not got going.”
The injury came in an ordinary moment, according to Cleverley. Oseni chased a ball into the channel, a defender fell on him and his ankle sprained. Bettors following League One can check YOHAIG’s Bet9ja new-player bonus before the next round.
Why It Hurts Plymouth
Oseni scored 10 goals across all competitions last season after joining from St Mirren on a two year deal in June 2025. The loss leaves an already limited attack thinner for the next six to seven weeks.
Plymouth were ranked the division’s top form side before the injury was confirmed, winning three straight League One games and scoring at least three in each. Aribim Pepple has scored in his last three appearances.
A Debut Year for Nigeria
Oseni was called up by Nigeria on May 8 and made his senior debut in May at the Unity Cup. New bettors tracking Nigerians in England can read the Bet9ja bonus guide.
Plymouth finished eighth in League One last season, two points outside the play off places. Seven of Oseni’s 10 goals came in the league.
He signed a two year deal with Plymouth in June 2025, so his contract runs through this season.
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📌 Did You Know?
- His full name is Owen Eric Damilola Oseni.
- He was born in Ireland on May 7, 2003, and began his career there.
- Cleverley, born August 12, 1989, played for England at U21 level and for Great Britain at U23 level.
- Plymouth reached the EFL Trophy quarter finals last season.
- They went out of the EFL Cup in the second round.
- Simon Hallett is Plymouth’s owner and chairman.
