CHELLE FACES FRESH OSIMHEN DILEMMA

Victor Osimhen’s recovery from a right adductor injury is progressing faster than expected, but he remains unlikely to feature for Nigeria in their opening 2027 AFCON qualifiers this month. The Galatasaray striker suffered the injury during the club’s 3–2 win over Istanbul Başakşehir on September 4, scoring in the 16th minute before going off in the 33rd.

Osimhen was initially expected to miss around three weeks after being diagnosed with a moderate-to-advanced groin strain. However, intensive treatment has improved his recovery, and he could be included in Galatasaray’s squad for Saturday’s trip to Trabzonspor, subject to training and medical checks.

Despite the positive recovery, Galatasaray had indicated that Osimhen would return after the international break. Nigeria host Madagascar in Uyo on September 25 before travelling to face Guinea-Bissau on September 29, with Eric Chelle expected to consider Akor Adams, Tolu Arokodare, Taiwo Awoniyi, Kelechi Iheanacho and George Ilenikhena as attacking options.

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Written by: Fasore Mercy
Edited by: Afolalu Eniola Anthonia