Victor Osimhen to Miss AFCON Qualifiers After Knee Injury

Victor Osimhen, a striker for Nigeria’s national football team, has suffered a knee injury that will keep him out of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The injury occurred during a UEFA Champions League match where he plays for Galatasaray.

On Friday, Galatasaray announced that Osimhen has a strain in his left knee. An MRI scan showed that there is a loose body in the knee, which requires surgery. The club stated that he will have arthroscopic surgery, a procedure that involves small incisions, on Saturday at Maslak Acıbadem Hospital.

The surgery will be performed by the club’s doctor, Yener İnce. Following the injury, Osimhen has been removed from the squad for Galatasaray’s next game against Amed S. F.

This injury is a significant blow for Nigeria as Osimhen is a key player for the Super Eagles. He is expected to miss the team’s AFCON qualifying matches against Tanzania, scheduled for November 13 and 17. The team will be looking for a speedy recovery for him, although there is no word yet on when he might return to play.