A blow for Nigeria. Osimhen injured in match against DR Congo
Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
The national teams of Nigeria and DR Congo are facing off in the final playoff match of the CAF zone for a spot at the 2026 World Cup. The winner of this clash will take part in an intercontinental playoff next March, fighting for the chance to become Africa's tenth representative at the tournament.
The score was 1-1 at halftime—Onyeka's goal was answered by Meshack. But for Nigeria, the first half was overshadowed by the loss of Victor Osimhen, who limped off the field as he headed down the tunnel.
As a result, the Galatasaray striker did not return for the second half, giving way to Sevilla forward Adams. The nature of the injury remains unclear, as does the timeline for his recovery.
It's worth noting that Osimhen has been Nigeria's standout player in the current qualifying campaign, scoring 8 goals in 7 matches.
