Osimhen Returns to Training After Injury

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has resumed full training with Galatasaray following his recovery from an ankle injury sustained on international duty earlier this month.

The 26-year-old joined his teammates in Sunday’s session ahead of their Super Lig clash against Konyaspor at Rams Park on Monday, though he was not included in the matchday squad.

Osimhen picked up the injury during Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda on September 6, limping off in the 35th minute after a challenge from Claude Niyomugabo. The setback sidelined him for Galatasaray’s Super Lig victory over Eyupspor and their 5-1 Champions League defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt.

According to Ajansspor, Osimhen completed some team drills before working individually with fitness staff as part of his gradual reintegration.

The Nigerian’s return to training is a major boost for Okan Buruk’s side, who are eyeing his potential comeback in their Champions League fixture against Liverpool on September 30.

Buruk had earlier admitted uncertainty over the striker’s recovery timeline, noting that feedback from medical staff and Osimhen himself suggested he was not ready to play.

“Osimhen’s hurt, you know. He didn’t play in the league game, so we had the hope of at least getting this game up,” Buruk said before the Frankfurt loss. “He tried in practice for the last two days, but the feedback from him is not enough to play right now. The health of our players is very important to us.”

Osimhen, who joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli this summer, has scored twice in three league appearances for the Turkish champions. His return is expected to strengthen the squad in both domestic and European competitions as they look to bounce back from their shaky Champions League start.