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Victor Osimhen will miss AFCON qualifiers against Tanzania after knee surgery
Updated 14:10 WAT, · first published 7 Nov 2026, 00:37 WAT · 13 outlets reporting
Galatasaray confirmed that Victor Osimhen suffered a left-knee injury and will undergo surgery on Saturday, according to Punch. Vanguard reported the striker was injured during Galatasaray's UEFA Champions League win over VfB Stuttgart. The Daily Post said the injury will keep him out of Nigeria's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Tanzania. Legit.ng added that his absence puts the Super Eagles' crucial qualifiers at risk.
What we know
- Osimhen suffered a left-knee injury during Galatasaray's Champions League match against Stuttgart
- Galatasaray will perform knee surgery on Saturday
- He will miss Nigeria's AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Tanzania
- The injury was confirmed by Galatasaray and reported by multiple outlets
Why it matters: His absence means Nigeria will be without its striker for the AFCON 2027 qualifying double-header against Tanzania.
Sources
- Osimhen to undergo knee surgery, miss Amed clash – Punch,
- Osimhen sustains knee injury, to miss Nigeria’s AFCON qualifiers – Vanguard,
- AFCON 2027Q: Osimhen to miss Super Eagles vs Tanzania double-header – Daily Post,
- Big blow for Nigeria! Victor Osimhen ruled out as Super Eagles prepare for AFCON qualifiers vs Tanzania – Legit.ng,
- AFCON 2027Q: Osimhen Ruled Out Of Super Eagles’ Double-Header Against Tanzania – Complete Sports,
- AFCON qualifier: Injured Osimhen to miss must-win Tanzania clash – Daily Trust,
- Victor Osimhen: How long Super Eagles striker could be out for after knee surgery – Legit.ng,
- Osimhen to miss AFCON qualifiers against Tanzania after knee injury – P.M. News,
- Osimhen Set For Knee Surgery After Galatasaray Confirm Loose Body Found In Left Knee, Doubtful For Super Eagles’ Tanzania Games – Information Nigeria,
- Blow for Nigeria as Osimhen ruled out of 2027 AFCON qualifiers – BusinessDay,
- Super Eagles AFCON Qualifiers Suffers Blow as Osimhen Goes Under the Knife – ThisDay,
- Osimhen out of Eagles AFCON qualifiers with surgery – Punch,
- AFCONQ: Osimhen out of next S’ Eagles clash – The Sun,
- Bad News For Nigeria As Victor Osimhen Goes Under The Knife – Naija News,
- AFCON qualifier: Injured Osimhen to miss must-win Tanzania clash – The Eagle Online,
- Galatasaray provides important update on Victor Osimhen after Super Eagles striker's knee surgery – Legit.ng,
Updates
- – Summary updated with new reporting
- – Now also reported by Daily Post, Complete Sports, Daily Trust, P.M. News, The Eagle Online
- – Summary updated with new reporting
- – Now also reported by Naija News
- – Now also reported by The Sun
- – Story published - 6 outlets
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