By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Victor Osimhen is facing a fitness race ahead of Galatasaray’s crucial Turkish Super Lig clash with Besiktas.
Prompt News reports that the Istanbul derby will hold at the Tupras Stadium on Saturday.
Osimhen was substituted in the 86th minute of Nigeria’a 1-1 draw with the Warriors of Zimbabwe on Tuesday night.
The 26-year-old is now battling to be fit for the clash with Besiktas.
The striker is currently the top scorer in the Turkish top-flight with 20 goals.
He has also scored eight goals in the last five league matches for Okan Buruk’s side.
Galatasaray have won their last three games against Besiktas.They
They are top of the standings with 71 points from 27 matches, a massive 27 points clear of fourth-placed Besiktas.
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