Victor Osimhen withdrawn from Nigeria national team squad due to injury
Striker Victor Osimhen, who is still recovering from an injury, has been removed from the Nigeria National Team squad for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches.
Victor Osimhen, who was injured during the fourth week of the Trendyol Super League, will not be able to take part in the Nigeria National Team's AFCON 2027 qualifying matches as his treatment continues.
Injury Process and Details
The 27-year-old football player was injured in the thirty-third minute of the match against Başakşehir, and moderate-to-severe strain, bleeding, and pulling were detected in his right adductor groin muscle group.
Due to this injury, the star player missed the matches against Kocaelispor, Sporting, and Trabzonspor, and his treatment is continuing at his club.
Withdrawn from the National Team Squad
Victor Osimhen, who was called up to the Nigeria National Team, has been withdrawn from the squad due to his ongoing injury and will not be able to play in the national team's matches.
The footballer, who will be away from the pitch during Nigeria's AFCON 2027 qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau, is expected to resume training towards the end of the international break.
Season Performance
Until suffering the injury, the experienced footballer had displayed a remarkable performance by scoring 6 goals and providing 2 assists in the 4 official matches he played this season.