Osimhen Set to Miss CAF Awards
Osimhen is expected to miss the CAF Awards ceremony this year due to a hamstring injury, which has necessitated his return to Galatasaray for an urgent MRI scan.
Although the CAF Awards ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday in Rabat, Morocco, sources close to the club confirm that he will not attend.
Victor Osimhen picked up the injury while on international duty with the Super Eagles during their 2026 World Cup playoff final against the Democratic Republic of Congo. The 26-year-old was unable to feature in the second half after appearing to struggle with discomfort.
As the 2023 African Footballer of the Year, Osimhen is aiming for his second career triumph. However, his absence from the CAF Awards night will be a significant talking point at this year’s ceremony.
He faces stiff competition from Egypt and Liverpool star Mohamed Salah and Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi of Morocco.
