Nigerians experience heartbreak as super striker Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of Tuesday’s clash with South Africa in the 2026 FIFA WCQ.
The Nigerian Super Eagles will be without their super striker, Victor Osimhen, who has been ruled out of their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against rivals South Africa.
The Galatasaray striker was injured and substituted in the first half following a tackle in the Super Eagles’ narrow 1-0 win over the Amavubi of Rwanda in Uyo.
After medical examinations of the striker’s injury, it was determined that he had suffered a shin bruise and appeared to be in discomfort the next day. Osimhen was taken off in the first half, and his substitute, Tolu Arokodare, came in to later score the winning goal for Nigeria.
As it stands, Nigeria will have to travel to South Africa without their star striker and will have to rely on Cyril Dessers and Tolu Arokodare to give them the decisive three points in their Tuesday clash, as confirmed by top Nigerian sports journalist OjbSports.
All attention has now been focused on Eric Chelle and his possible game adaptation without Osimhen and a possible starting eleven. With much pressure on Chelle to come out of the clash with a positive result as the Super Eagles look to keep their World Cup dream alive.
Nigeria are currently six points behind group leaders South Africa and also expect a tough and harsh welcome as they prepare to face their toughest battle in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying journey.
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