Nigeria’s Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is ruled out of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau due to a lingering groin injury. Multiple outlets report that his condition has not improved enough for the international break.
The reports say Osimhen was initially included in coach Eric Chelle’s squad because hopes were raised that he would recover in time for the next club match. They link the injury to his time with Galatasaray, where he suffered a muscle strain during the period leading up to the international window and subsequently did not return to match action. Nigerian outlets cite confirmation from the Super Eagles’ media team.
While outlets align on the reason for his absence, they differ in emphasis and wording: some describe the injury as a groin issue or lingering muscle strain, and others add detail on how Galatasaray reported the severity and the location of the strain. The match schedule described is that Nigeria hosts Madagascar first, then plays Guinea-Bissau later, before additional fixtures.
