Nigeria’s Super Eagles rule Victor Osimhen out of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau because of a lingering groin injury. The reports say the 27-year-old forward was originally included in coach Eric Chelle’s squad for the international break, but does not recover in time to feature.
All three outlets link the absence to a muscle or groin problem that continues to sideline him. Daily Post Nigeria adds that Osimhen sustained a muscle strain during Galatasaray’s 3–2 away win at Başakşehir on September 4 and has not played for the club since then. While the articles differ slightly in describing the injury as a lingering groin issue versus a muscle strain, they agree on the matches he misses and that he was sidelined before the qualifiers.
The reports present the team decision as an adjustment to Osimhen’s fitness status ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures.
