September 8, 2025

Victor Osimhen injury

Osimhen ruled out vs South Africa.

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Nigeria’s World Cup qualifying hopes have suffered a blow with striker Victor Osimhen ruled out of Tuesday’s showdown against South Africa. The forward, who limped off in Saturday’s 1–0 win over Rwanda in Uyo, was confirmed to have suffered a shin bruise. NFF officials said he will not travel with the Super Eagles squad to Johannesburg...

Super Eagles edge Rwanda as Osimhen injury clouds build-up to Bafana showdown

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Nigeria beat Rwanda 1–0 in Uyo to keep their 2026 qualifying pulse steady, but Victor Osimhen’s first-half injury turns the spotlight to Tuesday’s crunch trip to South Africa. Tolu Arokodare struck on 51 minutes as Rwanda’s Fiacre Ntwari frustrated the hosts with a string of saves. Nigeria now sit on 10 points with a game in hand...

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