According to reports, Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is returning to the pitch after missing time due to a hamstring injury he suffered while competing for the Super Eagles in October. The 24-year-old is actively practising to get back into shape even though he hasn’t played for his Italian team, SSC Napoli, in over a month.
Osimhen’s injury problems started during a friendly match in Portugal versus Saudi Arabia, causing him to miss eight games overall for his team and club. The prolific forward, who led Serie A in scoring the previous season, missed six games for Napoli in a variety of leagues.
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Osimhen has reportedly returned to training, although on an individual basis, despite his absence, per sources from Football Italia. Although he was absent during the first training session under new manager Walter Mazzarri due to illness, he is diligently working on his recovery through personalized sessions on the pitch and in the gym.
The Super Eagles and Napoli are both benefiting from the Nigerian forward’s return to training. Coach Jose Peseiro’s Nigerian national side made a difficult start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign despite his absence, earning just two points from draws against Lesotho and Zimbabwe.
As he continues his recuperation, Osimhen, who has six goals in eight games for Napoli and is presently third in the Serie A goal-scoring standings, will be looking to go back to full fitness and have a big effect for both club and country.
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