Nigeria's national football team faces setbacks ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with striker Paul Onuachu suffering an injury and Victor Osimhen already sidelined, according to Vanguard News. The absences mean two key Super Eagles players are likely to miss the upcoming qualifiers clash, complicating the team's preparations for the continental tournament.

Super Eagles player Victor Osimhen has reportedly suggested that Galatasaray consider signing Nigerian forward Tolu Arokodare as a backup striker. This recommendation highlights Osimhen's support for his fellow countryman in the football transfer market.

Sporting manager Rui Borges said Barış Alper Yılmaz can stand in for the injured Victor Osimhen when Galatasaray face Sporting in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League match, according to the Daily Post. Osimhen suffered a groin injury in Friday’s Turkish Super Lig game against Istanbul Basaksehir and will miss the fixture. The report frames Yılmaz as Galatasaray’s replacement option, while confirming the Nigeria international’s absence for the Champions League clash.

Former Super Eagles head coach Augustine "Cerezo" Eguavoen has been appointed interim coach of Nigeria's women's national football team, the Super Falcons, according to Vanguard News. He will lead the side on a temporary basis, including ahead of the 2028 Olympic qualifiers, while the Nigeria Football Federation continues its search for a permanent manager for the team.

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen is expected to be sidelined for approximately three weeks after suffering a groin injury during Friday's 3-2 victory over İstanbul Başakşehir. The Nigeria international put his side ahead before being forced off in the 33rd minute. Scans conducted in Istanbul reportedly confirmed a moderate groin strain accompanied by irritation around the affected area. The injury represents a setback for the Turkish club, which will be without its star forward for several upcoming fixtures.

Trabzonspor has blocked Paul Onuachu's potential contract with Al Ahli, which was worth €22 million per year. As a result, Victor Osimhen remains the highest-paid player from Nigeria.