Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has suffered a groin injury, with Galatasaray confirming that medical examinations detected a moderate-to-advanced strain in his right adductor muscle group.

The Turkish champions said Osimhen underwent MRI and advanced examinations at Acıbadem Hospital alongside teammate Mario Lemina, who was also diagnosed with a similar injury.

In a statement, Galatasaray said: “Following the completion of MR and advanced examinations at our sponsor Acıbadem Hospital, advanced-moderate level strain (bleeding and strain) has been detected in the right adductor (groin) muscle group of our footballer Victor Osimhen.”

The club added that Lemina had suffered a similar injury, saying: “Similarly, advanced-moderate level strain (bleeding and strain) has been detected in the right adductor muscle group of our player Mario Lemina, whose examinations have also been completed, and their treatment processes are ongoing.”

Both players have begun treatment, although Galatasaray did not give a specific timeframe for their return.