Osimhen: My injury not serious

Victor Osimhen has said the injury that forced him out of Saturday’s game at Kasimpasa is not serious.

Osimhen scored twice to open his goals’ account for new club Galatasaray, but was later replaced in the 46^th minute due to a suspected hamstring injury.

The severity of the injury is expected to be ascertained later this week.

The Napoli loanee himself has assured he will be fine.

“My injury is not serious,” he said.

“I felt uncomfortable. I thought I should tell the coach. I did not want the players’ performance to drop.

“I thought I should tell Mauro (Icardi) and the coach as soon as possible. That’s why I left the game.”

Galatasaray forthcoming games are a UEFA Europa League game at Latvian club Rigas FS Thursday followed by a Turkish Super Lig home game against Alayanspor Sunday.

Osimhen will then be expected to feature for the Super Eagles in 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Libya between October 11 and 15.