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The Digest:

Galatasaray has confirmed that Victor Osimhen suffered a moderate ankle ligament sprain during Nigeria’s World Cup qualifier against Rwanda, ruling him out of the critical match against South Africa. His absence deals a significant blow to the Super Eagles’ qualifying campaign.

Key Points:
  • Osimhen sustained the injury in Nigeria’s 1-0 win over Rwanda and was flown back to Turkey
  • Scans revealed a moderate sprain with ligament stretching and bleeding
  • He has already missed five qualifiers, including key games against Benin and Zimbabwe
  • Nigeria trails South Africa by six points in Group C with three matches left
  • Coach Eric Chelle remains confident in alternate strikers Cyriel Dessers and Tolu Arokodare
  • Osimhen’s absence also impacts Galatasaray’s upcoming league and Champions League fixtures
  • Defeat to South Africa could end Nigeria’s hopes for automatic World Cup qualification
Osimhen’s injury underscores the fragile balance between club and national duty, leaving Nigeria’s World Cup dreams hanging in the balance.

Sources: Soccernet, Galatasaray SK