AFCON 2025
Victor Osimhen is expected to be fit for the highly anticipated Istanbul derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce on Monday, December 1st, despite returning from international duty this week with a hamstring problem.
The 26-year-old striker was flown back to Turkey after sustaining the injury during Nigeria’s World Cup play-off final. Galatasaray confirmed on Wednesday that he has already started intensive treatment for a moderate muscle strain and associated bleeding.
While Osimhen is expected to miss Saturday’s domestic clash with Gençlerbirliği as a precaution, confidence is high that he will feature in the title-race showdown.
Turkish journalist Yakup Cinar hinted at the club’s optimistic outlook: “He will play in the Fenerbahce Derby. Osimhen MRI scan was performed… his condition will improve. There’s no reason to worry.”
His availability, even from the bench, would be a major psychological boost for Galatasaray in the crucial Super Lig fixture.
