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The Digest:

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has opened up about the permanent effects of his 2021 facial injury, disclosing that nerve damage forces him to eat only on the right side of his face. The Galatasaray forward continues to wear his protective mask four years after the collision that nearly cost him his vision.

Key Points:
  • Osimhen revealed he can only chew food on the right side of his face
  • Nerve damage from his 2021 injury affects left-sided facial functions
  • The injury occurred during a Napoli vs Inter Milan Serie A match
  • He underwent surgery with 18 screws and a titanium plate implanted
  • Doctors initially feared he might lose vision in his left eye
  • Osimhen still experiences numbness and partial facial paralysis
  • He maintains strong form with 12 goals for Galatasaray this season
Behind the celebrated goals and iconic mask lies a daily reality of adaptation, where every meal becomes a reminder of the price paid for the beautiful game, and resilience is measured not just in goals scored, but in simple acts like chewing food.

Sources: Vanguard, Pulse Sports