'Victor Osimhen injury not serious' - Reactions as Super Eagles star scores brace for Galatasaray against Kasimpasa
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Nigerians are not worried about Victor Osimhen after 2 goals and injury scare in Galatasaray's 3-3 draw against Kasimpasa.

'Victor Osimhen injury not serious' - Reactions as Super Eagles star scores brace for Galatasaray against Kasimpasa

Tosin Abayomi 19:55 - 28.09.2024

Nigerians are not worried about Victor Osimhen after 2 goals and injury scare in Galatasaray's 3-3 draw against Kasimpasa.

On Saturday, September 28, 2024, during the exciting 3-3 draw with Kasımpaşa on matchday seven of the Süper Lig, Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen scored his first goal for Galatasaray.

The Super Eagles forward opened the scoring at RAMS Park in the 20th minute as his header connected perfectly with a cross from Abdulkerim Bardakci.

After eight minutes, the loanee from Napoli scored again, sending a hard-hitting effort home after a deft feed from Gabriel Sara.

The third goal for the Lions was scored by Mauro Icardi, who produced a fantastic volley that sent the ball beyond the goalkeeper.

Nigerians are not worried about Victor Osimhen after 2 goals and injury scare in Galatasaray's 3-3 draw against Kasimpasa.
Nigerians are not worried about Victor Osimhen after 2 goals and injury scare in Galatasaray's 3-3 draw against Kasimpasa.

In the thirty-first minute, Super Eagles veteran center defender Kenneth Omeruo replaced Mortadha Ben Ouanes.

Osimhen indicated a substitution just before halftime because of what appeared to be an injury as Dries Mertens took his place at the start of the second half.

Mamadou Fall gave Kasımpaşa a goal just before the half and In the 83rd minute, Haris Hajradinovic cut the lead to one while Nuno Da Costa finished the comeback in stoppage time.

Nigerians are not worried about Victor Osimhen after 2 goals and injury scare in Galatasaray's 3-3 draw against Kasimpasa.
Nigerians are not worried about Victor Osimhen after 2 goals and injury scare in Galatasaray's 3-3 draw against Kasimpasa.

Reactions to Osimhen's injury

Speaking after the game, Osimhen stated hat his injury was not serious.

He said, "My injury is not serious! I felt a slight pain during the match and I told Icardi and Okan coach about it immediately.

Nigerians are not worried about Victor Osimhen after 2 goals and injury scare in Galatasaray's 3-3 draw against Kasimpasa.
Nigerians are not worried about Victor Osimhen after 2 goals and injury scare in Galatasaray's 3-3 draw against Kasimpasa.

"I did not go out in the second half so as not to risk it. Icardi and I have a very good rapport."

Results from tests will now show if Osimhen will miss Nigeria's upcoming 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya.

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