Turkish giants Galatasaray have offered an important replace on the health of Victor Osimhen, delivering a big blow to Nigeria’s Tremendous Eagles forward of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers in opposition to Libya, Soccernet.ng studies.

The 25-year-old striker suffered an damage throughout Galatasaray’s Tremendous Lig encounter in opposition to Kasımpaşa on September 28.

Osimhen, who scored twice within the first half – his first objectives for the Turkish giants – was compelled off at halftime as a result of discomfort.

The Nigerian worldwide signaled to the technical bench for a substitution, and former Napoli ahead Dries Mertens changed him on the break.

Regardless of holding a three-goal lead, Galatasaray collapsed after Osimhen’s departure, finally drawing the match 3-3.

After the sport, Osimhen tried to ease considerations about his situation, telling followers that he was “fantastic” and solely felt some discomfort in his leg.

Nevertheless, on Tuesday, Galatasaray launched a press release with additional particulars in regards to the damage.

“The therapy of our soccer participant Victor Osimhen, who felt ache in his higher left posterior muscle throughout the Kasımpaşa match… has been began,” learn the membership’s assertion.

The analysis revealed a pressure and minor bleeding in his left posterior muscle group.

Osimhen will miss Galatasaray’s upcoming UEFA Europa League conflict with Rigas FC on October 3 and their Tremendous Lig fixture in opposition to Alanyaspor on October 6.

His participation in Nigeria’s AFCON qualifiers can be unsure.

The Tremendous Eagles are set to face Libya in Uyo on October 11 earlier than touring to Benghazi for the return leg on October 15.

Osimhen, who was pivotal in Nigeria’s 3-0 victory over Benin Republic in September, can be a big loss for the nationwide crew if he’s unable to recuperate in time.