Victor Osimhen Links Up With Manchester United Legend and Popular Nigerian Singer, Video
- Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen is enjoying his life outside the field of play in Turkey
- The Galatasaray star sustained an ankle injury during the Super Eagles' 1-0 win against Rwanda during the 2026 World Cup qualifier
- Galatasaray dropped Osimhen out of their travelling squad for their first UEFA Champions League match
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Victor Osimhen was absent during Galatasaray's 5-1 loss against Eintracht Frankfurt in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League last Thursday, September 18.
Osimhen suffered an injury during Nigeria's 1-0 win against Rwanda in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier played at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.
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The forward announced his presence with a goal, but was ruled offside and failed to complete the match. He watched his teammates from the bench as Tolu Arokodare scored the only goal.
The 26-year-old returned to Galatasaray, where the doctors assessed his injury and confirmed it was a moderate sprain and bleeding of his ankle ligaments.
See a video of the tackle below:
The former Napoli player missed Nigeria's match against South Africa, which ended in a 1-1 draw at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, per Punch.
Osimhen spends his weekend at the club
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen is shaking off his injury with off-field activities in Istanbul.
In a viral post on X, the 26-year-old was sighted with Manchester United legend Patrice Evra and Nigerian popular singer Adekunle Gold.
Osimhen and Adekunle Gold were having a conversation before sharing pleasantries.
The Nigerian international introduced Adekunle Gold to the former France international, telling him that he is a Manchester United fan.
Mixed reactions trail clubbing
@Tobe_Betting said:
"Ayyyy! Na serious crew dey Istanbul tonight 🔥 Music, football, and pure vibes! When legends link up, magic dey happen. Osimhen, Gold, Evra - international flavor no be small thing! 💯🇳🇬
@ayogeoffrey_ wrote:
"Love the way @adekunleGOLD dey run his career. He's in no competition with anyone.
"No beef with anyone, no shades, no unnecessary clout chasing.
"Man is just about working hard and dropping classic songs, adore/support his wife and child, go on vacations and support Man utd."
@Iman758048437
"Victor will rank among those footballers that enjoyed themselves also while playing football because that job is really time draining
"I hope when he finally stops playing he has lots of investment to keep up with the lifestyle ✌️."
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Osimhen to miss second match
The 2023 CAF Player of the Year, Victor Osimhen, has been excluded from the match against Konyaspor on Monday night, September 22.
According to Daily Post, Osimhen partook in the training exercise on Sunday evening despite not recovering fully. He also missed the encounter against Eyupsor.
Osimhen has scored two goals in three appearances for Galatasaray, who are currently topping the log with six wins.
The 26-year-old guided the club to win the Turkish League and Super Cup last season, also emerging as the highest goal scorer.
Ikpeba says Nigeria can do without Osimhen
Legit.ng earlier reported that Monaco legend Victor Ikpeba said Nigeria can perform well in the absence of Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen.
In a viral video on X, the 52-year-old explained that the team possesses a large number of excellent players who perform well in their respective clubs.
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