Turkish Super Lig champions, Galatasaray, have confirmed that their Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, has sustained an ankle injury while on international duty.
Osimhen, 26, was forced off in the 35th minute of Nigeria’s 1-0 win over Rwanda last weekend and was replaced by Cyriel Dessers.
The injury also ruled him out of the Super Eagles’ crucial World Cup qualifier against South Africa in Bloemfontein on Tuesday night.
In a statement released on the club’s official website, Galatasaray disclosed that medical examinations revealed a “moderate sprain” in the forward’s ankle ligaments.
“In the examinations performed today at our sponsor hospital for our Football A Team player Victor Osimhen, a moderate sprain (stretching and bleeding) was detected in his ankle ligaments and the necessary treatment has been initiated in order for our football player to return to the field as soon as possible,” the statement read.
Osimhen has now begun treatment, with his return date yet to be confirmed.
Galatasaray resume domestic action this weekend against Eyupspor, before opening their UEFA Champions League campaign away to Eintracht Frankfurt next week.