Turkish Super Lig: Osimhen will not be named in Galatasaray's matchday squad to face Gaziantep FK
Published: September 16, 2024
Super Eagles star forward Victor Osimhen will have to wait to make his next appearance for Galatasaray after making his debut against Çaykur Rizespor last weekend. The reigning African Footballer of the Year will not be named in Galatsaray's matchday squad on Tuesday when they host Gaziantep FK in the Trendyol...
Made in Chelsea: Omeruo poses with Mourinho during Kasimpasa's league game against Fenerbahce 
Published: September 16, 2024
Kenneth Omeruo has taken to social media to share a picture with Jose Mourinho taken during Kasımpaşa's Super Lig clash with Fenerbahce on Sunday, September 15. The experienced central defender was present at the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadyumu as a spectator, having been left out of the matchday squad by man...
Ex-Besiktas forward reveals what impressed him about Osimhen during Galatasaray debut v Rizespor 
Published: September 15, 2024
Former Beşiktaş forward Nihat Kahveci has revealed what impressed him the most about Victor Osimhen when he made his debut for Galatasaray in their 5-0 thrashing of Çaykur Rizespor in the Süper Lig at the RAMS Park on Saturday. With Mauro Icardi injured, head coach Okan Buruk had a choice to make on whether to...
Osimhen bags assist on Galatasaray debut, Rizespor CB rushed to hospital after collision with Napoli loanee
Published: September 14, 2024
Victor Osimhen made his debut for Galatasaray on Saturday evening, as they walloped Rizespor 5-0 in a Süper Lig match played at the RAMS Park, recording an assist in the encounter. Three minutes into the game, former Tottenham Hotspur defender Davinson Sánchez opened the scoring, producing a great header to beat ...
Trabzonspor president admits it was impossible to sign Osimhen; confirms interest in Gift Orban
Published: September 12, 2024
Trabzonspor President Ertuğrul Doğan has revealed that the club  could not afford signing Victor Osimhen before the striker's loan move to Super Lig rivals Galatasaray and confirmed that they are interested in snapping up Gift Orban. Trabzonspor relied heavily on Paul Onuachu for goals last season, having s...
After loaning in Osimhen from Napoli, Galatasaray agree personal terms with Super Eagles midfielder
Published: September 10, 2024
Napoli-owned striker Victor Osimhen could be on the verge of being joined by his international teammate, Raphael Onyedika in Galatasaray. The 25-year-old just secured a season-long loan move to the Turkish side and may now be set to welcome his compatriot, Onyedika, to the club. According to Sacha Tavolieri,  th...
'You see the best' - Ex-Nigeria defender Elijah admits Super Eagles shine brightest when written off 
Published: September 07, 2024
Former Super Eagles defender Sam Elijah has issued a warning to the Cheetahs of Benin not to underestimate Nigeria in their upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo. Nigeria, after finishing as runners-up in the 2023 AFCON tournament with a 2-1 defeat to Ivory Coast in the final, will be determined to g...
After Osimhen's loan move to Turkey, another Super Lig club interested in Galatasaray alum Onyekuru
Published: September 06, 2024
After Victor Osimhen's season-long loan move to Turkey, another Süper Lig club are interested in his international teammate Henry Onyekuru, who enjoyed three different spells at Istanbul giants Galatasaray.  According to Milliyet via Sabah Spor, Eyüpspor are interested in snapping up the Super Eagles forward...
'I have a style' - Galatasaray coach Buruk reveals how he convinced Osimhen to join Super Lig giants 
Published: September 04, 2024
Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk has shed light on how he successfully persuaded Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen to join the Turkish Super Lig giants, following a tumultuous transfer saga over the summer. Osimhen, who was heavily linked with moves to Al Ahli and Chelsea on transfer deadline day, ultimately chose to join...
Osimhen takes inspiration from Onyekuru's 16 goals at Galatasaray, plus Europa League opportunity
Published: September 03, 2024
Galatasaray of Turkey's imminent signing, Victor Osimhen will take inspiration from knowing that former Super Eagles' striker, Henry Onyekuru scored 16 goals for the Istanbul giants during a loan spell in the 2018-2019 season. Onyekuru, who was loaned out by Everton to The Lion, tallied fourteen goals in the...
'I will score and have them shout my name' - Osimhen vows to send Galatasaray fans into a frenzy with his goals
Published: September 03, 2024
Tens of thousands of Galatasaray fans were at the airport in Istanbul on Tuesday morning to welcome Victor Osimhen ahead of his imminent transfer to the 24-time Turkish Super Lig champions. Barring any unexpected developments, the reigning African Footballer of the Year will join Galatasaray on loan for the remaind...
Fenerbahce coach Mourinho to make late decision on availability of Osayi-Samuel for Alanyaspor clash 
Published: August 29, 2024
Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho will make a late decision regarding the availability of Bright Osayi-Samuel for the Turkish Super Lig clash against Alanyaspor clash at Ülker Stadium Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Sports Complex. The former Queens Park Rangers winger was not called up for the last league game p...
Osayi-Samuel helps Fenerbahce record first clean sheet under marquee coach Jose Mourinho
Published: August 10, 2024
Bright Osayi-Samuel played a part as Fenerbahce recorded their first clean sheet under famous Portuguese football tactician Jose Mourinho, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Mourinho is known as a coach who wants to win every game which sometimes involves using negative tactics like parking the bus - a phrase popularized...
Agent confirms Victor Moses is attracting interest from Turkish, Middle East clubs; RPL also a possibility 
Published: July 24, 2024
The agency that handles the affairs of Victor Moses has not ruled out the possibility of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations-winning forward moving to one of the Russian Premier League clubs in the ongoing transfer window.  The former Chelsea star is currently unemployed following the expiration of his contract with Sp...
Mourinho's baptism of fire: Osayi-Samuel named in Fenerbahce provisional squad for UCLQ V Lugano 
Published: July 22, 2024
Ahead of his first competitive game in charge of Fenerbahce, marquee manager Jose Mourinho has included Nigeria fullback Bright Osayi-Samuel in his provisional squad for the upcoming UEFA Champions League second qualifying round tie against Swiss side Lugano. The Istanbul giants confirmed via their Facebook page on...