Super Eagles latest news today: Key Semi Ajayi update, Osimhen’s return date & more

It is a key month for Nigerian football and you don’t need to worry, as Afrik-Foot has got you covered with the Super Eagles latest news.

There is plenty to talk about with the national team this week, as they gear up for their upcoming fixtures. There is news on squad fitness, key injury updates, and tactical adjustments.

We have a fitness updates on defender Semi Ajayi and star forward Victor Osimhen. Let us get right into it!

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Semi Ajayi Injury Update

Super Eagles and Hull City defender Semi Ajayi. Photo by IMAGO

Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi was named in Eric Chelle’s squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Tanzania later this week.

But there were fears that he would not make the team after he was taken off early during Hull City’s Premier League game against Arsenal which ended 1-0. As such, Emmanuel Fernandez was tipped to replace him.

🚨UPDATE – The substitution of Semi Ajayi against #Arsenal, was only due to a cramp. – Nothing serious, as Sergej Jakirović confirms. -Player still expected to join up with the Super Eagles squad for the #AFCONQ Fixtures against Tanzania. https://t.co/qZsHWmRGFe
— Official AGT⚽🎙️ (@Iam_agt) November 9, 2026

However, that is not the case, as Ajayi has been confirmed to be fit and will be available to play for Nigeria. Chelle will likely stick with his partnership with Calvin Bassey for both games.

Victor Osimhen Return Date

Victor Osimhen in Super Eagles latest news — Victor Osimhen. Photo by IMAGO

27-year-old Nigerian midfielder Victor Osimhen sustained an injury last week in Galatasaray’s 2-0 win over Stuttgart in the UEFA Champions League. Then, last weekend, the club confirmed that he will have to undergo surgery to correct a knee problem.

Osimhen has now undergone successfully surgery, and as at the time, he was touted to be sidelined for three weeks.

However, fresh reports from Turkey now indicate that Osimhen might be back in action earlier than expected. He has been touted to return to action in time for Galatasaray’s UEFA Champions League game against Aston Villa on November 24. However, he might only be fit enough to start that game.

More to follow….