Victor Osimhen: Super Eagles Striker Confirmed Injured, Doubtful for World Cup Qualifiers

• Victor Osimhen could be out of action for a few weeks following an injury to his right leg
• The Napoli striker was forced off during Nigeria’s international friendly with Saudi Arabia
• He risks missing out on the World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe

Tests have confirmed that Napoli striker Victor Osimhen suffered a medium-grade lesion of the biceps femoris and could be out for some weeks.

The striker was forced out in the 56th minute during Nigeria’s friendly match with Saudi Arabia on Friday, October 13.

Consequently, he was left out of the squad that prosecuted the game against Mozambique as he returned to Naples for further examination.

Punch reports that the former Lille of France striker is receiving treatment at the SSCN Konami Training Centre.

He could be out for some matches, with Sky Sport claiming such an injury could take around four to six weeks to heal.

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Jose Peseiro risks missing out on the impressive striker as they take on the Crocodiles of Lesotho in their opening fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Four days later, the Eagles will play away to Zimbabwe on Match Day 2.

Okocha faults Osimhen for ignoring Saudi move

Meanwhile, Austin Jay Jay Okocha has explained why Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen should have accepted the mega offer from the Saudi Pro League in the summer.

The Napoli striker was offered a huge sum of money to move to the Middle Eastern Nation in the last summer transfer window but turned it down to stay in Italy.

Okocha admitted that Osimhen was within his rights to make the decision, but claimed he should have accepted it because of the huge amount of money attached to the deal.

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The former Chelsea midfielder says he hopes that the 24-year-old moves to the Stamford Bridge club despite interest from Manchester United.

Osimhen has been the subject of the transfer rumours as the Napoli striker is yet to renew his deal with the Italian outfit.