Osimhen steps up recovery, set to return April 20

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has progressed to running drills on the field with a physiotherapist as he recovers from the arm injury sustained during Galatasaray’s UEFA Champions League clash with Liverpool last month. The 27-year-old underwent surgery and spent last week working in the gym. According to Galatasaray’s official website, he is expected to return to full-team training on April 20. This timeline puts him in contention for the Intercontinental Derby against Fenerbahçe a few days later. Galatasaray faces Göztepe in a league game today (April 8). Osimhen’s recovery is being closely monitored by Nigerian football fans, as his fitness impacts both his club’s season and his availability for upcoming Super Eagles fixtures. The forward’s return will be a significant boost for Galatasaray’s attacking options for the final stretch of the season. Will Osimhen’s return come in time to influence the title race, and how might his form affect Nigeria’s preparations for future international matches?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/08/turkey-osimhen-steps-up-recovery-from-injury/