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Galatasaray: length of Victor Osimhen's absence revealed

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Galatasaray: length of Victor Osimhen's absence revealed

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, who had knee surgery after his injury against Stuttgart in the Champions League, knows how long he will be out with Galatasaray, according to Turkish journalist Ali Naci Küçük. He will also miss Nigeria's matches against Tanzania.

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, who plays for Galatasaray, knows the number of matches he will miss with the Turkish club, revealed by Turkish sports journalist Ali Naci Küçük, according to the Daily Post. The player is recovering from a knee injury sustained against Stuttgart in the Champions League.

Osimhen has been operated on successfully and will also miss Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Tanzania. His injury occurred during the Champions League match against the German club Stuttgart.

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