Victor Osimhen to Undergo Knee Surgery, Out for Weeks

Victor Osimhen, the Super Eagles striker, will undergo arthroscopic knee surgery on November 7, as confirmed by Galatasaray. This decision follows the discovery of a loose body in his left knee after he played the full match in Galatasaray's 2-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart.

The procedure will be performed by club doctor Yener İnce at Maslak Acıbadem Hospital. Recovery is anticipated to take between two to four weeks, with initial focus on reducing swelling and restoring movement.

If recovery progresses well, Osimhen may begin running and football-specific drills by the third or fourth week. Galatasaray has not provided an official timeline for his return, and Osimhen will miss two crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Tanzania on November 13 and November 17.

Nigeria's position in Group L is precarious, having only three points from their first two matches, necessitating a strong performance in the upcoming fixtures.