Nigeria talisman Victor Osimhen has reportedly been ruled out of their must-win 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash against Bafana Bafana on Tuesday.
The Galatasaray forward was hauled off after just 35 minutes in their hard-fought 1-0 win over Rwanda on Saturday in what looked like a calf injury and was replaced by Cyriel Dessers.
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According to Daily Post Nigeria, the 26-year-old felt discomfort on his bruised shin on Sunday morning and has thus been ruled out of the squad to travel to South Africa.
Osimhen is now expected to return to Turkey for further treatment on the injury he sustained.
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