Victor Osimhen has reassured fans that the injury he sustained during Galatasaray’s match against Kasimpasa is not serious. The Nigerian striker, who scored twice to open his goal account for the Turkish club, was substituted in the 46th minute due to a suspected hamstring issue. While the severity of the injury is still to be confirmed later this week, Osimhen himself is confident that he will recover quickly.
The Napoli loanee is set to miss Galatasaray’s upcoming UEFA Europa League match against Rigas FS but could be available for their Turkish Super Lig game against Alanyaspor. Additionally, Osimhen is expected to feature in Nigeria’s AFCON qualifiers against Libya between October 11 and 15.
Editorial
Victor Osimhen’s update on his injury will be a relief to both Galatasaray and Super Eagles fans. The Nigerian forward has been in fine form and his presence is crucial for both his club and country. His proactive decision to withdraw from the game highlights his maturity as a player, prioritizing long term fitness over pushing through discomfort.
In a statement, Osimhen explained, I felt uncomfortable and decided to inform the coach. I didn’t want the team’s performance to drop, so I thought it best to leave the game.
From our perspective, Osimhen’s swift recovery will be vital for Galatasaray’s European and domestic ambitions, as well as Nigeria’s AFCON qualification campaign. His ability to score goals consistently makes him a key figure, and the hope is that this minor setback won’t derail his excellent start at Galatasaray.
Did You Know?
- Victor Osimhen joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli, where he became Serie A’s top scorer and helped the team win their first Scudetto in over three decades.
- In his debut season at Napoli, Osimhen set a new club record for the most goals scored in a single season by a foreign player.
- Osimhen’s brace against Kasimpasa marked his first goal for Galatasaray since joining the Turkish club.
- The Nigerian striker won the Golden Boot at the 2015 FIFA U17 World Cup, scoring 10 goals to help Nigeria win the tournament.
- Galatasaray is one of Turkey’s most successful football clubs, having won the Turkish Super Lig a record 23 times.
