Former Ghanaian striker Asamoah Gyan believes Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen faked his injury against Rwanda in a 2026 World Cup qualifier to protect himself for Galatasaray’s Champions League campaign.
Recall that the Nigerian international limped off midway through the first half of the Super Eagles’ 1-0 win at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo after a clash with Niyomugabo.
The injury forced Osimhen to miss Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against South Africa in Bloemfontein on Tuesday.
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However, in an interview with habersarikirmizi, Gyan stated that the former Napoli star was never injured against Rwanda.
“I know these tricks. Someone said to Osimhen, ‘Look, we spent a lot of money on you.
“The Champions League is coming up. We don’t like you going to Africa, but go there and play a bit, then get injured and lie on the ground and act like it’s serious.
“The next day you’ll be in Türkiye.”