Galatasaray have despatched a personal jet to Nigeria to fly star striker Victor Osimhen again to Istanbul for medical examinations following the harm he sustained in Saturday’s World Cup qualifier in opposition to Rwanda.
In accordance with Haluk Yurekil, Osimhen will return to Galatasaray on Monday in personal jet despatched by the membership after they present seriuos concern about his worldwide break harm.
The Tremendous Eagles ahead limped off within the first half of the encounter on the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on September 6, 2025, and was changed by Cyril Dessers.
Preliminary assessments confirmed discomfort in his foot, prompting speedy concern from each Nigeria and his membership.
Osimhen will arrive in Istanbul immediately, the place Galatasaray’s medical workforce will perform additional checks to find out the severity of the harm and map out a restoration plan.
The Turkish champions, who signed Osimhen from Napoli in July for €75 million, are eager to make sure their marquee signing is match as quickly as attainable.
Head coach Okan Buruk confirmed the membership’s swift motion in an interview with native journalists.
“We reached out to him (Osimhen). The data we acquired is that he has ache in his foot. We will’t say ‘there’s nothing flawed.’ We wish to convey him to Istanbul as quickly as attainable and have him examined.”
The harm guidelines Osimhen out of Tuesday’s essential World Cup qualifier in opposition to South Africa in Bloemfontein.
In his absence, Tolu Arokodare is anticipated to steer the assault for the Tremendous Eagles.
Nigeria at the moment sit third in Group C with 10 factors, three behind leaders South Africa, who solely want yet one more victory to safe an computerized ticket to the 2026 World Cup.
A win in Bloemfontein would revive Nigeria’s probabilities, however shedding their talismanic ahead is a significant blow.
Osimhen’s health will now be carefully monitored in Istanbul, with Galatasaray officers hoping for optimistic information after medical examinations.
His situation is anticipated to be clearer later this week.
