Victor Osimhen is expected to return to action for Galatasaray after the first international break of the 2026/27 season, according to reports from the Turkish media.
The former African Footballer of the Year is expected to return to the squad for Galatasaray’s Süper Lig meeting with Kasımpaşa on October 9 as he continues his recovery from injury.
Osimhen was initially named in the Super Eagles squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. However, the striker’s withdrawal was confirmed two days later.
“Victor Osimhen’s recovery from a muscle strain has been slower than expected. He was included in Nigeria’s squad for the AFCON qualifiers because Galatasaray and Super Eagles technical crew were hopeful he would be fit for the Super Lig game versus Trabzonspor and ready for the international window,” a statement from the team’s media officer, Promise Efoghe, read.
The striker picked up the injury during Galatasaray’s clash with Başakşehir on September 4 and has since missed matches against Sporting Lisbon, Kocaelispor and Trabzonspor.
