Osimhen, after picking up the hamstring injury, was replaced by Akor Adams in the second half of the intriguing encounter.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, has confirmed that the injury he picked up during the Super Eagles’ FIFA World Cup play-off against DR Congo in Rabat, Morocco, is not a serious one.
He made this known while providing an update on the injury ahead of his club’s Turkish Super Lig fixture against Gençlerbirliği on Saturday.
The Nigerian international suffered a hamstring injury during Nigeria’s defeat to DR Congo on Sunday and was replaced by Akor Adams in the second half of the encounter.
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The absence of the 26-year-old forward was strongly felt, as the Leopards took control of the game, eventually beating the Super Eagles of Nigeria 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw following 120 minutes.
Speaking during an interview with A Spor at the airport in Istanbul after the play-off, Osimhen said (via Habersarikirmizi), “My injury is not very serious.”
The prolific Nigerian forward will now be hoping to recover on time for Galatasaray’s upcoming league match.
