'We even took a 2-0 lead' - Ndidi blames red card for Besiktas loss to Fenerbahce
Published: November 02, 2025
Wilfred Ndidi has attributed Besiktas' 3–2 defeat to Fenerbahce in Sunday's heated Istanbul derby to the team's numerical disadvantage after playing with ten men for more than an hour.The Black Eagles appeared to be cruising towards victory at Besiktas Park after taking a commanding two-goal lead, courtesy of strikes...
'I know what I can do' - Galatasaray's Gabon star insists no special plan for Onuachu
Published: November 02, 2025
Speaking after Galatasaray's goalless draw against Trabzonspor in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday evening, Gabon international Mario Lemina dismissed suggestions that he had prepared specifically to stop Paul Onuachu from finding the net.The towering Nigerian striker entered the contest at Rams Park as the Super Lig'...
'The greatest' - Fenerbahce icon hails Osimhen as the best-ever striker to grace Super Lig
Published: October 29, 2025
Retired Turkiye international Serhat Akın, who won three Super Lig titles with Fenerbahce, has declared that Victor Osimhen is the greatest striker ever to grace the Turkish top flight.The Nigeria international enjoyed a stellar campaign last season while on loan at Galatasaray, registering 45 goal involvements in 41 ...
Foes now friends: Osimhen links up with Benin's Olaitan after Galatasaray v Goztepe
Published: October 27, 2025
Rivalries were set aside in Turkiye on Sunday as Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen and Benin midfielder Junior Olaitan reunited after Galatasaray's clash with Goztepe in the Turkish Super Lig, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The pair, who faced each other in the 2026 World Cup qualifier earlier this month, shared a warm mo...
Osimhen matches Galatasaray manager's goal tally in 3-1 win over Goztepe
Published: October 26, 2025
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen was on target again as Galatasaray secured a 3-1 victory over Goztepe in their Turkish Super Lig clash on Sunday night at Rams Park.Goztepe took an early lead through Efkan Bekiroglu in the sixth minute, but Osimhen restored parity for the hosts just 13 minutes later.The Nigerian for...
Russian-born striker who wants to play for Super Eagles scores 3 goals in 5 days for Kayserispor
Published: October 25, 2025
Russian-born striker German Onugkha is enjoying a rich vein of form, having netted three goals in his last two appearances for Kayserispor in the Turkish Super Lig.Onugkha began the season with FC Copenhagen but struggled for regular playing time at the Danish champions before sealing a permanent move to Kayserispor on...
Record-breaking Osimhen one-goal away from matching manager Okan Buruk's Galatasaray tally
Published: October 25, 2025
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is on the brink of equalling the goal tally of Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk as the Turkish giants prepare to face Goztepe in their next league fixture.The Nigerian forward, who joined Galatasaray on loan for the 2024/2025 campaign, has been in sensational form, scoring 42 goals ...
'He's also preparing for Nigeria' - Yigit backs Osimhen to play key role for club and country
Published: October 24, 2025
Now Spor commentator Veli Yigit has expressed confidence that Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is on track to deliver his best-ever campaign, surpassing his remarkable performance from last season.Osimhen, who joined Galatasaray on loan last term, scored 37 goals and provided eight assists in 41 appearances across all c...
'Their first defender' - Respected pundit highlights the other side of Osimhen's game after historic goal
Published: October 23, 2025
Respected Turkish journalist Serdar Ali Celikler, who was nominated for Sports Writer of the Year at the Okan University Sports Awards in 2017, has lauded Victor Osimhen for his remarkable work rate and defensive contribution in addition to his goalscoring exploits.The Nigeria international netted a historic goal as Ga...
After 680 minutes of game time, Wilfred Ndidi scores his first goal in Besiktas colours
Published: October 22, 2025
Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi opened his goalscoring account for Turkish giants Besiktas in their 2-0 away victory over Konyaspor on Wednesday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The experienced midfielder joined the Black Eagles in August, bringing an end to his eight-year spell with former Premier League cham...
UCL: Gabon midfielder assists Osimhen break two Galatasaray records in win over Bodo/Glimt
Published: October 22, 2025
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen was once again the hero for Galatasaray as he fired a brace to inspire the Turkish giants to a 3-1 victory over Bodo/Glimt in the UEFA Champions League league phase on Wednesday evening.The Nigerian international opened the scoring just three minutes into the encounter at Rams Park, ...
Former Norway captain names history-chasing Osimhen among five stars in Galatasaray squad
Published: October 22, 2025
Former Norway captain Omar Elabdellaoui has praised the quality and depth of the current Galatasaray squad, naming Victor Osimhen among five standout players as he assessed Bodo/Glimt's prospects ahead of their UEFA Champions League meeting at Rams Park on Wednesday evening.Osimhen joined Galatasaray on a permanent dea...
Besiktas coach opens up: Why Super Eagles midfielder Ndidi was named vice-captain
Published: October 20, 2025
Besiktas manager Sergen Yalçın has explained his decision to appoint Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi as vice-captain.Yalçın confirmed that Turkish midfielder Orkun Kökçü will serve as the team's first captain, while Ndidi has been chosen as the second.According to the Besiktas boss, the choice was made aft...
'A real disadvantage' - Ex-Fenerbahce defender highlights Galatasaray's struggles without Osimhen
Published: October 18, 2025
Former Fenerbahce defender Ilker Yagcıoglu has claimed that Galatasaray were at a clear disadvantage during their Istanbul derby with Basaksehir, insisting the game would have taken a different shape if Victor Osimhen was named in the starting lineup.Osimhen, who recently returned from international duty with the Supe...
'Tired after national team duty' - Turkish pundit urges Galatasaray to give Osimhen a breather
Published: October 17, 2025
Now Spor commentator Veli Yigit has advised Galatasaray to rest Victor Osimhen for Saturday's Istanbul derby against Basaksehir, insisting the striker needs time to recover following his international commitments with the Super Eagles.Osimhen was instrumental as Nigeria secured back-to-back wins in their 2026 World Cup...