Former Ghanaian international Asamaoh Gyan has distanced himself from the viral report suggesting he questioned Victor Osimhen's injury during Nigeria's World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda on September 6.
The Galatasaray forward was replaced by Cyril Dessers after suffering a knock at the edge of the penalty box in the 35th minute.
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen sustains an injury during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda.
Osimhen had earlier scored a goal in the 7th minute but was ruled offside by the assistant referee.
During the first-half break, the former Napoli Striker challenged defender Claude Niyomugabo for sending him out of the game before coach Adel Amourche intervened during the discussion.
BREAKING : Team doctor confirmed Victor Osimhen’s injury is a bruise on his chin.
— Ojora Babatunde (@ojbsports) September 7, 2025
He woke up this morning with discomfort and will not be traveling with the squad to South Africa for Tuesday’s game.#WCQUALIFIERS pic.twitter.com/4dpvwB4VDi
Nigeria beat Rwanda by a lone goal courtesy Wolves' signing Tolu Arokodare, who found the net in the 51st minute.
The 2023 CAF Player of the Year failed to feature in the match against South Africa, where Nigeria were held in a 1-1 draw at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein.
Victor Osimhen has scored three goals in four matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification series.
The Super Eagles team doctor disclosed that the striker suffered a bruise on his chin during the highly entertaining fixture.
Gyan reported comments on Osimhen
Before the Super Eagles encounter against the Bafana Bafana, a story circulated online claiming Ghana legend had alleged that Victor Osimhen faked the injury to join Galatasaray ahead of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League.
🚨Asamoah Gyan has accused Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen of faking injury to skip the 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa, per Pulse Ghana.
— SoccerBeat (@SoccerBeatZA) September 10, 2025
“I know these tricks. Someone told Osimhen, ‘We spent a lot on you. The Champions League is coming. Play a bit, then get injured and… pic.twitter.com/IEbCBvBAQ1
According to Dailysports.net, the former Sunderland Star said club owners would have told him to pretend the injury was serious on the pitch to find an escape route back to Turkey.
He said:
"I know all these tricks. Someone must have told Osimhen: Look, we spent a lot of money on you.
"The UEFA Champions League is coming up, and we are not thrilled about you flying to Africa for the World Cup qualifiers.
"But go, play a little, lie down on the pitch, and pretend it is serious. The next day, you'll already be back in Turkey.
It is just to avoid media noise".
Gyan denies interview on Osimhen
Former Black Star captain Asamaoh Gyan has cleared the air on the viral report credited to him on Victor Osimhen.
THIS NEWS IS FAKE MY BROTHER
— ASAMOAH GYAN (@ASAMOAH_GYAN3) September 11, 2025
