Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen marked his return from injury on Friday night, featuring as an 85th-minute substitute in Galatasaray’s 1-0 victory over Alanyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig.
The Super Eagles forward had been sidelined for three matches after suffering an ankle injury during Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Rwanda on September 6 in Uyo. His absence forced Galatasaray to reshuffle their attack and saw him miss Nigeria’s draw with South Africa as well as key club fixtures against Konyaspor, Eyüpspor, and Eintracht Frankfurt.
Mauro Icardi scored the decisive goal in the 23rd minute at the GAİN Park Stadyumu, ensuring the Yellow and Reds maintained their perfect domestic start with 19 points from seven games.
Osimhen’s comeback is a timely boost ahead of Tuesday’s crucial UEFA Champions League clash against Liverpool at Anfield, with coach Okan Buruk easing the 26-year-old back into action to build match fitness.
The summer signing from Napoli has already netted two goals in three league appearances, forming a promising partnership with Icardi that Galatasaray hope will power their title defence and European campaign.
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