Minutes after the injury to star striker Robert Lewandowski was confirmed, it has now been confirmed that Lamine Yamal has also been sidelined with an injury by journalist Santi Ovalle.

Yamal, 17, missed Sunday’s La Liga clash against Real Sociedad with the club confirming that his absence was a result of a ‘contusion’ he suffered earlier in the week against Crvena Zvezda.

Having sat out of Sunday’s defeat at Reale Arena, the Spanish rising star arrived at Ciutat Esportiva earlier today to undergo tests and determine the extent of his problem.

Now, it has been confirmed that Yamal is indeed injured and will be facing a period of two to three weeks on the sidelines.

It also means that the Barcelona sensation will not travel to the Spain national team this week for their upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures.

Yamal has been one of Barça’s best players this season and his absence on the field was felt when the Catalans lost to Sociedad on Sunday.

With the youngster now expected to be out of action for two to three weeks, the winger could miss the Blaugrana’s first game after the international break against Celta Vigo and possibly even against Brest in the UEFA Champions League.

Former Besiktas forward Nihat Kahveci made controversial statements about Victor Osimhen after Galatasaray’s 3-2 win against Samsunspor in a Turkish Super Lig encounter held at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi RAMS Park on Sunday, according to Allnigeriasoccer.com

The reigning African Footballer of the Year continued his rich vein of form by scoring two headed goals, taking his tally for the Lion to 8 goals in nine all-competition appearances.

Osimhen registered nine shots, a record in a Super Lig match in the ongoing season.

The Napoli loanee became the first player to score or assist in each of his first six games in the Turkish Super Lig since 2014-2015 when Opta started collecting data in this area, and won seven aerial duels.

After scoring, Osimhen paid tribute to Mauro Icardi, who is sidelined with a season-ending injury, holding up the Argentine striker’s jersey for the fans to see.

Reacting to Galatasaray’s win against Samsunspor, sports commentator Nihat Kahveci praised Osimhen for his performance, playfully remarking that the striker’s mask must have a magnet pulling the ball toward it.

He said on the Kontraspor YouTube channel, via Fanatik: “Osimhen looks like a single striker but it’s a lie. Rolland Sallai played like a striker, became a double centre forward. Mertens played like a striker, became a double centre forward. Even Yunus Akgün came there.”

He added: “He’s a monster. Not just with the goals he scores, but with everything he does. They should examine his mask, is there a magnet, is it attracting the ball?”

Osimhen has been recalled to the Nigeria squad for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin and Rwanda, after missing last month’s game against Libya due to injury.

Bright Osayi-Samuel, Super Eagles defender, made his 100th Super Lig appearance for Fenerbahce during their 4-0 victory against Sivasspor on Sunday, SMI reports.

Osayi-Samuel joined Fenerbahce from QPR in 2021 in a bid to get top-flight football experience. And since his transfer, the Nigerian defender has been impressive.

The Super Eagles star has been a consistent part of the setup at the Ulker Stadium Sukru Sacracoglu, albeit he has been unable to help them to the Super Lig title as Galatasaray, Trabzonspor, and Besiktas have won the last four titles.

With Jose Mourinho as coach, Osayi-Samuel has gotten a decent number of appearances. And he got his fifth of the season when Fenerbahce welcomed Sivasspor on Sunday.

Goals from Samet Akaydin, Dusan Tadic, Sofyan Amrabat, and Allan Saint-Maximin sealed the 4-0 win for Fenerbahce. But aside from the win, Osayi-Samuel was also upbeat after making his 100th Super Lig appearance.

He took to social media to celebrate his achievement afterwards.

“I am honored and proud to play my 100th match in your presence on this important day, I am always ready to give my everything to be worth of you. The biggest Fenerbahçe,” Osayi-Samuel wrote.

The Fenerbahce will be looking to take his excitement to the Super Eagles, as they play Rwanda and Benin in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in the next few days.