Osimhen ruled out of Galatasaray UCL opener, set to miss AFCON qualifiers

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of the UEFA Champions League opener against Sporting CP due to a groin injury. He is also expected to miss Nigeria's opening matches in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Osimhen sustained an advanced-moderate strain during a Super Lig match against İstanbul Başakşehir, where he scored before being substituted. He is expected to return after the international break for Galatasaray's next Champions League match against Barcelona.