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Nigeria Vs South Africa: Osimhen Will Not Play, He’s In Pain – Galatasaray Manag by robosky02(op): 8:48am On Sep 07, 2025
Nigeria vs South Africa: Osimhen will not play, he’s in pain – Galatasaray manager, Buruk

Galatasaray manager, Okan Buruk has suggested that striker, Victor Osimhen will not play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria when they face South Africa in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.

According to Buruk, Osimhen is in pain after sustaining an ankle injury in Nigeria’s 1-0 victory against Rwanda on Saturday.

He, however, lamented that the latest injury set-back for Osimhen is a shame for the Turkish champions.


If possible, we want to bring him [Osimhen] here as soon as possible and have him checked,” Buruk said on Now Spor as quoted by habersarikirmizi.

“It will be clearer tomorrow, he is in pain. He will not be able to play in the match in two days [against South Africa].

“We will see how he is. It was a shame for us,” he stated.


Osimhen was replaced by Panathinaikos’ new signing, Cyriel Dessers in the first half against
https://dailypost.ng/2025/09/07/nigeria-vs-south-africa-osimhen-will-not-play-hes-in-pain-galatasaray-manager-buruk/

Re: Nigeria Vs South Africa: Osimhen Will Not Play, He’s In Pain – Galatasaray Manag by Akinfenwamight(m): 8:51am On Sep 07, 2025
robosky02:
Nigeria vs South Africa: Osimhen will not play, he’s in pain – Galatasaray manager, Buruk




Galatasaray manager, Okan Buruk has suggested that striker, Victor Osimhen will not play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria when they face South Africa in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.


According to Buruk, Osimhen is in pain after sustaining an ankle injury in Nigeria’s 1-0 victory against Rwanda on Saturday.

He, however, lamented that the latest injury set-back for Osimhen is a shame for the Turkish champions.


If possible, we want to bring him [Osimhen] here as soon as possible and have him checked,” Buruk said on Now Spor as quoted by habersarikirmizi.

“It will be clearer tomorrow, he is in pain. He will not be able to play in the match in two days [against South Africa].

“We will see how he is. It was a shame for us,” he stated.


Osimhen was replaced by Panathinaikos’ new signing, Cyriel Dessers in the first half against



Mynd44 mukina2 honeric01
https://dailypost.ng/2025/09/07/nigeria-vs-south-africa-osimhen-will-not-play-hes-in-pain-galatasaray-manager-buruk/
Even tho osimhen don't play 😹

South Africa go chop ham wotowoto
Re: Nigeria Vs South Africa: Osimhen Will Not Play, He’s In Pain – Galatasaray Manag by pdppower: 8:51am On Sep 07, 2025
The man dey protect his investment.

Even if he play nkọ, that will not stop South Africa from wiping the clueless super chickens who had to struggle to beat Rwanda
Re: Nigeria Vs South Africa: Osimhen Will Not Play, He’s In Pain – Galatasaray Manag by pyyxxaro: 8:54am On Sep 07, 2025
Make OSIMHEN get out , with e head like SPONGEBOB own 😏
Re: Nigeria Vs South Africa: Osimhen Will Not Play, He’s In Pain – Galatasaray Manag by brain54(m): 8:56am On Sep 07, 2025
When you spend so much to acquire an asset...

You have a right fret and be worried to protect it!
Re: Nigeria Vs South Africa: Osimhen Will Not Play, He’s In Pain – Galatasaray Manag by robosky02(op): 9:01am On Sep 07, 2025
Omo this Galatasaray people dey use CCTV follow Osimhen everywhere


Every toe on is leg counted
Re: Nigeria Vs South Africa: Osimhen Will Not Play, He’s In Pain – Galatasaray Manag by GanagiBeetrus: 9:44am On Sep 07, 2025
We have decent options on the bench.

Arokodare impressed, so he can start.

Dessers was a disappointment. Even the Coach had to substitute him out after initially bringing him in for injured Osimhen.
Re: Nigeria Vs South Africa: Osimhen Will Not Play, He’s In Pain – Galatasaray Manag by Obaaderemi2: 10:13am On Sep 07, 2025
Arokodare or someone else will score. We'll beat South Africa.
Re: Nigeria Vs South Africa: Osimhen Will Not Play, He’s In Pain – Galatasaray Manag by dominique(mod): 12:31pm On Sep 07, 2025
The club needs to protect their €75m investment. Champions' league starts in a couple of weeks, they need their key players fit and in form
Re: Nigeria Vs South Africa: Osimhen Will Not Play, He’s In Pain – Galatasaray Manag by success1smyn(m): 12:34pm On Sep 07, 2025
He should have sat out the match against Rwanda. Now he will miss the more crucial clash against South Africa. Not good for Nigeria
Re: Nigeria Vs South Africa: Osimhen Will Not Play, He’s In Pain – Galatasaray Manag by handsomeyinka(m): 12:36pm On Sep 07, 2025
They played a fantastic game.

Iwobi really tried.

I owe him 2 bottles of cold heneiken once they beat south Africa
Re: Nigeria Vs South Africa: Osimhen Will Not Play, He’s In Pain – Galatasaray Manag by SmartPolician:
The World Cup is a tournament that attracts the best footballing nations in the world. Africa needs quality teams representing her in the tournament so that Africa can sue for more slots.

I'm afraid the current Super Eagles doesn't deserve to go to the World Cup. They should stay back and do their homework.
Re: Nigeria Vs South Africa: Osimhen Will Not Play, He’s In Pain – Galatasaray Manag by ndidibabe(f): 12:40pm On Sep 07, 2025
SmartPolician:
The World Cup is a tournament that attracts the best footballing nations in the world

Africa needs quality teams representing her in the tournament so that Africa can sue for more slots.

The current Super Eagles doesn't deserve to go to the World Cup. They should stay back and do their homework.
Surprised to see a Nigerian say this. Nigeria played a good game yesterday.
Re: Nigeria Vs South Africa: Osimhen Will Not Play, He’s In Pain – Galatasaray Manag by Saint99: 12:41pm On Sep 07, 2025
Although he could not continue in the match against Rwanda, I do not think it is a serious injury. He would be fine after a couple of days.
Re: Nigeria Vs South Africa: Osimhen Will Not Play, He’s In Pain – Galatasaray Manag by drstranged: 12:41pm On Sep 07, 2025
SmartPolician:
The World Cup is a tournament that attracts the best footballing nations in the world

Africa needs quality teams representing her in the tournament so that Africa can sue for more slots.

The current Super Eagles doesn't deserve to go to the World Cup. They should stay back and do their homework.
I perfectly agree with you on this. Nigeria doesn't merit to be in the tournament
Re: Nigeria Vs South Africa: Osimhen Will Not Play, He’s In Pain – Galatasaray Manag by DuBLINGreenb(m): 12:42pm On Sep 07, 2025
The Gala manager knows this how? Was he there with osimhen during or after the game.

Well good thing Nigeria has options on the bench so no wahala
Re: Nigeria Vs South Africa: Osimhen Will Not Play, He’s In Pain – Galatasaray Manag by Freshtruth(m): 12:49pm On Sep 07, 2025
U say wurin oga that match na must win oOoOO oshimen this is the time to prove u are ready to die for Nigeria cheesy
Re: Nigeria Vs South Africa: Osimhen Will Not Play, He’s In Pain – Galatasaray Manag by Freshtruth(m): 12:52pm On Sep 07, 2025
Akinfenwamight:
Even tho osimhen don't play 😹

South Africa go chop ham wotowoto
una done start again u watch yesterday match? We struggle to beat ruwanda with d referee help U think if u play same Ball away to south Africa u go. Even see draw?

The remaining 3 games if we drop just a point we are out of the worldcup running we can't even think of drawing on Tuesday the Coach should attack south Africans from the list minute if they want to beat south Africa
Re: Nigeria Vs South Africa: Osimhen Will Not Play, He’s In Pain – Galatasaray Manag by Hemanwel(m): 12:52pm On Sep 07, 2025
Wait! Is Galatasaray Manager in the best position to inform Nigerians the extent of Osimhen's injury? Is he the one to tell us if Osimhen will play the next game or not?
Re: Nigeria Vs South Africa: Osimhen Will Not Play, He’s In Pain – Galatasaray Manag by bdon123(m): 12:54pm On Sep 07, 2025
pdppower:
The man dey protect his investment.

Even if he play nkọ, that will not stop South Africa from wiping the clueless super chickens who had to struggle to beat Rwanda
I tell u,ordinary Rwanda nearly fall their hand.Osimhen play or not they are still super chickens.At least dem get prolific striker like lookman still
Re: Nigeria Vs South Africa: Osimhen Will Not Play, He’s In Pain – Galatasaray Manag by bdon123(m): 12:55pm On Sep 07, 2025
GanagiBeetrus:
We have decent options on the bench.

Arokodare impressed, so he can start.

Dessers was a disappointment. Even the Coach had to substitute him out after initially bringing him in for injured Osimhen.
Impressed how becos of that useless lucky goal..Na lucky goal we go take beat Sad africa
Re: Nigeria Vs South Africa: Osimhen Will Not Play, He’s In Pain – Galatasaray Manag by bdon123(m): 12:56pm On Sep 07, 2025
success1smyn:
He should have sat out the match against Rwanda. Now he will miss the more crucial clash against South Africa. Not good for Nigeria
If he sat out u for still complain. A useless team like super chickens that hav lost previius matches hav no choice than to win all to even hav a shot.Every game is crucial.blame d bastard finidi wit him agbero style beards
Re: Nigeria Vs South Africa: Osimhen Will Not Play, He’s In Pain – Galatasaray Manag by Innoment: 1:04pm On Sep 07, 2025
Write it down. South African will beat Nigeria. It's already an easy win for Bafana-Bafana.
Re: Nigeria Vs South Africa: Osimhen Will Not Play, He’s In Pain – Galatasaray Manag by SmartyPants(m): 1:04pm On Sep 07, 2025
GanagiBeetrus:
We have decent options on the bench.

Arokodare impressed, so he can start.

Dessers was a disappointment. Even the Coach had to substitute him out after initially bringing him in for injured Osimhen.
Don't know what he put Dessers in for. A striker that cannot beat his man one on one from time to time is not a Super Eagles striker.


Funnily I feel Arokodare has a certain style of play that will help the Super Eagles more than Osimhen at the moment even though Osimhen is the better player.
Re: Nigeria Vs South Africa: Osimhen Will Not Play, He’s In Pain – Galatasaray Manag by Bahamas95(m): 1:05pm On Sep 07, 2025
ndidibabe:
Surprised to see a Nigerian say this. Nigeria played a good game yesterday.
If they have been playing good games since the qualifiers started they wouldn't have been in this shameful situation.


They don't deserve to be one of the representatives of Africa......Make dem getat!
Re: Nigeria Vs South Africa: Osimhen Will Not Play, He’s In Pain – Galatasaray Manag by ovie8200: 1:27pm On Sep 07, 2025
After what I saw Rwanda played yesterday, I felt like these Southern África countries are upto something and probably trying to hurt Nigeria players to help South África qaulify. Not that I am making excuses for Nigeria not to have taken care of business before now but it looks like South Africa bribed some of this countries in our group!
Re: Nigeria Vs South Africa: Osimhen Will Not Play, He’s In Pain – Galatasaray Manag by Ironfaceman(m): 1:31pm On Sep 07, 2025
Whether he plays or not it makes no difference. The south Africans are fast, compact, synchronised and eager for victory.

Not like super chickens, just to show off their haircut and bling.
Re: Nigeria Vs South Africa: Osimhen Will Not Play, He’s In Pain – Galatasaray Manag by Ken4Christ: 1:35pm On Sep 07, 2025
ndidibabe:
Surprised to see a Nigerian say this. Nigeria played a good game yesterday.
We certainly don't have the best team. Politics and corruption spearheaded by NFF has destroyed our team. If a very good player in any particular wing wants to come in, they won't allow him. Whether they qualify or not doesn't bother me. I can't remember when I watched them play last. We only had a team from 1994 to 1998. At a time, we ranked top 5 in the world. Players in every position were the very best
Re: Nigeria Vs South Africa: Osimhen Will Not Play, He’s In Pain – Galatasaray Manag by free2ryhme: 1:37pm On Sep 07, 2025
Re: Nigeria Vs South Africa: Osimhen Will Not Play, He’s In Pain – Galatasaray Manag by aicon4s: 1:41pm On Sep 07, 2025
It makes no difference we will unleash Tolu Arokodare on them.

We are beating SA on Tuesday
Re: Nigeria Vs South Africa: Osimhen Will Not Play, He’s In Pain – Galatasaray Manag by Ekaka14: 1:41pm On Sep 07, 2025
success1smyn:
He should have sat out the match against Rwanda. Now he will miss the more crucial clash against South Africa. Not good for Nigeria
We struggled to bundle in a goal with him on the pitch...for at least 60% of the 90 minutes.....and you think he should have sat Rwanda match out? Didn’t you see how they labored until Tolu came off the bench to score? grin
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