Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is a major doubt for Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau after suffering an injury while playing for Galatasaray.
Osimhen is reportedly set to spend two to three weeks on the sidelines as he recovers from the injury, raising concerns over his availability for the crucial AFCON qualifiers.
The Nigerian forward has been an important part of the Super Eagles attack and his potential absence would be a major setback for Nigeria as the team continues its quest to secure qualification for the tournament.
Osimhen’s recovery timeline will now be closely monitored by both Galatasaray and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), with his availability likely to depend on how quickly he responds to treatment.
The Super Eagles will face Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau in their upcoming AFCON qualifying fixtures, and Nigeria will be hoping that Osimhen can return to full fitness in time to feature.
For now, the striker remains a huge doubt, with the two-to-three-week recovery period putting his participation under serious question.
