Nigeria football news today: Victor Osimhen heartbreak, Iheanacho’s heroics and other Super Eagles updates

In today’s roundup of Nigeria football news, you can expect a lot of updates from Afrik-Foot.

Just last night, fans received a heartbreaking news about striker Victor Osimhen, but in the meantime Kelechi Iheanacho has been heroic on the pitch for Bursaspor. From dramatic club performances to the latest Super Eagles updates, here is everything you need to know about your favorite Nigerian stars today.

Nigeria Football News Today LIVE:

Victor Osimhen Heartbreak

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will be without Victor Osimhen for their 2026 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau at the end of the month.

The Galatasaray man suffered an injury earlier in the month, and that caused doubts over his participation in Nigeria’s games. But when he was named in Chelle’s squad, the belief was that he would be fit enough to play for the Super Eagles.

However, last night the Super Eagles media team announced a heartbreaking news about him. Read more here.

Kelechi Iheanacho Continues To Soar

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho continues to soar in Turkey, as he scored in his eighth-straight game for Bursaspor. He scored a brace for his side aganst Batman Petrolspor to help them claim a 2-1 win. It was a particularly great performance for him, as it was a comeback win.

The Super Eagles striker now has 11 goals in eight games for the club, and that ensured that he broke a record. Read here.

🟢⚪ Kelechi Iheanacho, bu sezonki 11. golüyle Bursaspor'a 3 puanı getiriyor!

🔴⚪ Batman Petrolspor 1-2 Bursaspor 🟢⚪#beINSPORTS #TrendyolBirinciLig pic.twitter.com/veOeL10yT6

— beIN SPORTS Türkiye (@beINSPORTS_TR) September 19, 2026

Iheanacho has never been in better form. He is walking on water at the moment, and he will be looking to take that form to the Super Eagles for the game against Russia.