Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, presently sidelined as a result of damage, has been seen coaching alone as he works in the direction of restoration.
Galatasaray launched a 1.52-second video on Saturday night displaying Osimhen in a lone coaching session, providing a glimpse of hope for his return.
The membership additionally shared pictures earlier within the day to affirm that the 25-year-old ahead is again in coaching, although it stays unclear whether or not he’ll characteristic of their subsequent recreation in opposition to Antalyaspor on October 19, 2024.
A put up on the membership’s official X (previously Twitter) account learn, “Victor Osimhen labored individually from the workforce throughout the scope of a particular program ready for him.”
Whereas followers are desperate to see the striker again in motion, Galatasaray has made no direct declare relating to his availability for the upcoming fixture.
Osimhen’s injury got here throughout a dramatic 3-3 draw in opposition to Kasimpasa, the place the Nigerian discovered the online twice within the first eight minutes, marking a return to kind after a short objective drought.
In the meantime, PUNCH On-line reported on October 6, that Osimhen carted dwelling his first Turkish Super Lig award quickly after becoming a member of Galatasaray on a season-long mortgage from Napoli.
The Nigeria worldwide’s spectacular objective in opposition to Kasımpaşa has been voted the Aim of the Week by beIN SPORTS, receiving a major variety of votes and securing 77.96 per cent of the overall.
His absence from Nigeria’s squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers has additionally been a speaking level, as he missed the primary leg in opposition to Libya, performed on Friday on the Godswill Akpabio Worldwide Stadium in Uyo.
In Osimhen’s absence, Nigeria relied on Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface, who was later substituted for Nottingham Forest’s Taiwo Awoniyi.
Regardless of the setback, the Tremendous Eagles secured a 1-0 victory, courtesy of a late objective by 23-year-old Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, presently on mortgage at Lazio.
Dele-Bashiru’s 86th-minute strike ensured Nigeria took three essential factors within the first leg of the AFCON qualifiers.
Worldwide break
The worldwide soccer scene is presently on a short hiatus as a result of October worldwide break, the second and final of the 2024/25 season.
Nigeria will play the return leg in opposition to Libya on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, and followers stay hopeful that Osimhen will recuperate in time to characteristic for each membership and nation quickly.
Whereas Osimhen’s damage standing continues to be monitored carefully, his return to solo coaching is a optimistic signal, however Galatasaray supporters must wait slightly longer for affirmation of his participation in upcoming matches.