Nigeria’s Osimhen tried to defy broken arm in Galatasaray loss at Liverpool

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Kevin HandMarch 19, 2026 at 01:12 PM

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Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen played with a broken arm in Galatasaray's 4-0 loss to Liverpool in the Champions League, a match that eliminated the Turkish team from the competition. Osimhen sustained the injury in the first half but continued playing until halftime in an attempt to help his team overcome Liverpool's aggregate lead. Medical examinations after the game revealed a fracture in his right forearm, requiring a cast. A decision on possible surgery will be made after further tests. Osimhen will likely miss the remainder of the season. Liverpool's victory advanced them to the quarterfinals against Paris Saint-Germain.

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Paris Saint-Germain 30% Trabzonspor 30% Fenerbache 30% Mohamed Salah 40% FIFA World Cup 2026 40% DR Congo 40% Nigeria ×250% Anfield ×260% UEFA Champions League 70% Galatasaray ×480% Liverpool ×580% Victor Osimhen ×390%

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