'Has a Maradona effect' - Ex-Besiktas star names the one player who outshines Osimhen at Galatasaray
Published: December 18, 2024
Former Besiktas midfielder Sinan Engin has picked Yunus Akgun over Victor Osimhen as Galatasaray's most important player.Akgun was one of the standout players during the Lion's 4-3 win over Trabzonspor in the Trendyol Süper Lig fixture played at RAMS Park on Monday evening.He scored one goal and assisted another to he...
Osimhen hails Nigeria's second all-time top scorer in Super Lig history after Galatasaray v Trabzonspor
Published: December 17, 2024
Victor Osimhen has paid tribute to Nigeria's second all-time top scorer in Turkish Super Lig history, Anthony Nwakaeme, after the Trendyol Süper Lig fixture between Galatasaray and Trabzonspor yesterday at RAMS Park.Nwakaeme started the game for Trabzonspor while Osimhen was a substitute during the enthralling encount...
Mauro Icardi injury: Galatasaray target 2022 World Cup winner as Osimhen's strike partner
Published: December 17, 2024
Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray are showing genuine interest in 2022 World Cup-winning striker with Argentina, Paulo Dybala ahead of the reopening of the transfer window in the coming weeks.The Lions are looking to strengthen their attacking options following the season-ending injury suffered by Mauro Icardi, a...
'I think I'm fine' - Osimhen declares himself fit for Galatasaray's match against Trabzonspor
Published: December 15, 2024
Victor Osimhen has declared himself fit ahead of Galatasaray's Trendyol Süper Lig encounter with Trabzonspor at RAMS Park on Monday.The Napoli-owned striker got injured in the Lion’s 3-2 over Sivasspor last weekend and missed the UEFA Europa League clash with Malmö on Thursday as a result.Osimhen has been fit for m...
'He can play' - Galatasaray insider makes big claim on Osimhen's return date
Published: December 14, 2024
Galatasaray insider Burhan Can Terzi has made a big claim on Victor Osimhen's return date from injury.The Nigerian striker got injured during Galatasaray's 3-2 win over Sivasspor in the Trendyol Süper Lig fixture played last weekend. He was replaced by Victor Nelson, with 16 minutes of the normal time left to be play...
'Two important strikers missing' - Galatasaray coach admits losing influential player Osimhen is a blow
Published: December 12, 2024
Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has admitted that losing key center forward Victor Osimhen is a significant blow ahead of their Europa League match against Malmö.The Nigeria national teamer will not be included in the gameday squad to face Malmo on Thursday due to a muscle injury he suffered in the Turkish Super Lig en...
'I trust Batshuayi' - Galatasaray insider backs ex-Chelsea star to fill Osimhen's shoes but cites one flaw
Published: December 10, 2024
Galatasaray insider Eyüp Yıldız is backing Michy Batshuayi to step into the shoes of Victor Osimhen, but noted that the Belgium international has a flaw. The Nigeria international will be unavailable for selection on Thursday when Galatasaray take on Swedish Allsvenskan club Malmo in the Europa League league phase....
Galatasaray issue statement on injury suffered by Victor Osimhen during win at Sivasspor
Published: December 09, 2024
Through a statement on their official website, Galatasaray have released an update on the injury suffered by Victor Osimhen during the 3-2 win over Sivasspor in the Süper Lig fixture played yesterday. The Nigerian striker, who was on the scoresheet in the game, picked up an injury in the second half and was replaced ...
'He's like Ronaldo' - Ex-Besiktas forward compares Osimhen to former Manchester United superstar
Published: December 09, 2024
Former Beşiktaş forward Nihat Kahveci has compared Victor Osimhen to Manchester United icon Cristiano Ronaldo.This follows the performance of the Super Eagles striker in Galatasaray's dramatic 3-2 win over Sivasspor in the Trendyol Süper Lig fixture played at the New Sivas 4 Eylül Stadium yesterday.Galatasaray had ...
'He didn't come here to sleep' - Turkish football expert hails Osimhen's passion after 10th Galatasaray goal
Published: December 09, 2024
Turkish football expert and Telegol commentator Serhat Ulueren has praised Victor Osimhen for his passion following Galatasaray's hard-fought 3-2 win over Sivasspor in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday afternoon.The Nigerian international continued his rich vein of form by finding the back of the net as Galatasaray came ...
Super Eagles watch: Injuries force Ndidi and Osimhen off; Moses Simon scores stunning winner for Nantes
Published: December 08, 2024
Galatasaray are sweating on the fitness of their star striker Victor Osimhen before the Europa League clash against Malmo, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The Napoli loanee was on target as Galatasaray secured a hard-fought 3-2 win over Sivasspor in a Turkish Super Lig clash on Sunday but could not continue the game and w...
Osimhen becomes first Galatasaray player to score or assist in 8 of his first 9 league games since 2014-15
Published: December 08, 2024
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen continued to demonstrate his goal-scoring prowess for Galatasaray, netting in a dramatic 3-2 victory against Sivasspor at the Sivas 4 Eylul Stadium.The match took an early turn for Galatasaray when defender Metehan Baltacı was sent off in the fifteenth minute after a VAR review over...
'One of the top 5 strikers in the world' - Ex-Galatasaray star insists Osimhen is too good for Super Lig
Published: December 07, 2024
Former Galatasaray forward Burak Yılmaz believes that Victor Osimhen's physicality makes him superior to the other players in the Trendyol Süper Lig.The 25-year-old has been in scintillating form since making his debut for Galatasaray and has been a cynosure of all eyes for his performances.The Super Eagles striker q...
'He's not worth N131b' - Former Besiktas sporting director shares what people are saying about Osimhen
Published: December 05, 2024
Former Besiktas sporting director Onder Özen has indicated that opinions on the value of Galatasaray star striker Victor Osimhen vary based on his current form.The reigning African Footballer of the Year transferred to Galatasaray in September after failed moves to Chelsea and Al-Ahli on deadline day in the top five E...
'Slow and ponderous' - Ex-Besiktas midfielder suggests Osimhen prefers Icardi partnership to Mertens
Published: December 04, 2024
Former Besiktas midfielder Sinan Engin has shared his thoughts on Victor Osimhen’s favoured striking partnership, suggesting that the Nigerian forward would prefer a partnership with Mauro Icardi rather than Dries Mertens.He made the comments during an interview on the Assist Analysis YouTube channel via habersarikir...