Osimhen ruled out of Galatasaray UCL opener, set to miss AFCON qualifiers

Vanguard News | 08-09-2026 12:59pm |

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen is expected to miss the club's UEFA Champions League opener against Sporting CP and Nigeria's upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers due to a groin injury. According to ESPN, scans confirmed an advanced-moderate strain with bleeding in his right adductor muscle group, sidelining him for two to three weeks. The 27-year-old sustained the injury during Galatasaray's 3-2 Super Lig victory over İstanbul Başakşehir on Friday, scoring the opening goal before being forced off in the 33rd minute. Galatasaray confirmed the diagnosis after MRI and further examinations, with treatment now underway.

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