Will Osimhen leave Turkey in January? Galatasaray coach provides update on Napoli loanee future
Published: October 13, 2024
Manager Okan Buruk has provided an update on the future of Super Eagles star forward Victor Osimhen at Galatasaray.The 25-year-old is on loan with the Turkish giants and there have been reports stating that his stay could be cut short with an exit in the January transfer window.Chelsea are one of the teams being linked...
Ex-Fenerbahce midfielder expects Icardi-Osimhen partnership to flourish like former Besiktas duo
Published: October 08, 2024
Former Fenerbahçe midfielder Rıdvan Dilmen has predicted that the partnership of Victor Osimhen and Mauro Icardi will blossom like that of the retired Turkish pair of Beşiktaş, Sergen Yalçın and Tümer Metin.The burning question upon Osimhen's arrival at Galatasaray was how Okan Buruk was going to deploy the Nige...
Norwich City and Lens linked with move for N61.5m-a-week Fenerbahce's Super Eagles defender
Published: October 07, 2024
Fenerbahce fullback Bright Osayi-Samuel is garnering attention from both Norwich City and Ligue 1 side Lens ahead of the winter transfer window.  Osayi-Samuel, who is in the final year of his contract, is eligible to negotiate with the clubs in January to join either club on a free transfer next summer.Since joining F...
'Could have passed our defence more easily' - RFS coach rates Osimhen higher than Icardi
Published: October 04, 2024
Speaking after his side's 2-2 draw with Galatasaray on matchday two of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday night, RFS coach Viktors Morozs admitted that Victor Osimhen is a more dangerous player than Mauro Icardi.The Super Eagles forward missed the game due to an injury and Icardi spearheaded the attack as Galatasaray l...
Galatasaray star Osimhen wins Super Lig Goal of the Week for stunning strike against Kasimpasa
Published: October 03, 2024
Victor Osimhen’s 28th minute strike in Galatasaray's 3-3 thrilling draw with Kasımpaşa at RAMS Park last weekend has been voted as the beIN SPORTS matchday seven Goal of the Week.The 25-year-old demonstrated his decisiveness and sharpness to grab the goal, by avoiding being offside, and controlling the ball perfect...
RFS coach labels Osimhen 'a great goalscorer', identifies his potential replacement in starting XI
Published: October 02, 2024
FK RFS coach Viktors Morozs has labeled Victor Osimhen a great goalscorer and namechecked the player to replace him in the starting lineup ahead of his side's clash with Galatasaray.The Latvian side are set to square up against the Turkish giants on matchday two of the UEFA Europa League at the Daugava Stadium tomorrow...
Real reason Mourinho omitted Osayi-Samuel from Fenerbahce travelling squad despite training today
Published: October 02, 2024
Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has announced a 21-man traveling squad for his side's Europa League match against Dutch Eredivisie outfit Twente in De Grolsch Veste.In preparation for their trip to the Netherlands, the Yellow Canaries trained at Fenerbahçe Can Bartu Facilities on Wednesday morning.Super Eagles fullba...
Galatasaray striker Osimhen leading the race to win Turkish Super Lig Goal of the Week
Published: October 01, 2024
Victor Osimhen's second goal for Galatasaray in their 3-3 enthralling draw with Kasımpaşa has been nominated for the beIN SPORTS Süper Lig matchday seven Goal of the Week.In the 28th minute of the encounter, the Super Eagles forward received a brilliant pass from Gabriel Sara, controlled the ball perfectly and venom...
Osimhen namechecks Drogba, two Super Eagles stars as he speaks on his transfer to Galatasaray
Published: October 01, 2024
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has provided insights into his move to Galatasaray, referencing Didier Drogba and two fellow Super Eagles players while discussing his knowledge about Istanbul.Osimhen joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli after a tumultuous summer filled with interest from several top clubs, includ...
'I don't have a serious injury' - Galatasaray striker Osimhen explains why he asked to be replaced
Published: September 28, 2024
Victor Osimhen has revealed exactly why he asked to be replaced before the start of the second half during Galatasaray's 3-3 draw with Kasimpasa in a Turkish Super Lig encounter at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi RAMS Park on Saturday evening.The Turkish champions lost their first points of the new season after throwing aw...
After brace against Kasimpasa, Osimhen achieves a feat unmatched by any Galatasaray player in seven years
Published: September 28, 2024
Victor Osimhen opened his goalscoring account for Galatasaray during the thrilling 3-3 draw with Kasımpaşa on matchday seven of the Süper Lig at RAMS Park on Saturday evening.The Super Eagles forward scored the opener in the 20th minute, meeting a perfect cross from Abdulkerim Bardakci and heading it past Andreas Gi...
Super Eagles right-back Osayi-Samuel picks up first red card of his career as Fenerbahce beat Union SG
Published: September 27, 2024
Super Eagles fullback Bright Osayi-Samuel received the first red card of his career as Fenerbahce triumphed over Union Saint-Gilloise in their UEFA Europa League opener.Fenerbahce began its Europa League campaign on a positive note, securing a 2-1 victory against Union Saint-Gilloise at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium ...
Osimhen comments on supposedly rivalry with Galatasaray teammates Batshuayi and Icardi
Published: September 26, 2024
Speaking after Galatasaray defeated PAOK 3-1 in the UEFA Europa League, Victor Osimhen dismissed any notion of a rivalry between himself, Michy Batshuayi, and Mauro Icardi.Okan Buruk handed the Super Eagles striker his third consecutive start over Batshuayi and Icardi in Wednesday's clash at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi...
'A nightmare for Mourinho' - Osimhen hailed in Italy after impressive display against Fenerbahce
Published: September 25, 2024
The Italian press has reacted to Victor Osimhen's performance during Saturday's Intercontinental Derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe SK at Ülker Stadyumu FB Şükrü Saraçoğlu Spor Kompleksi.Following his loan switch from Napoli to Galatasaray, the reigning African Footballer of the Year became the highest-pro...
Galatasaray striker Osimhen named in Turkish Super Lig TOTW for display against Fenerbahce
Published: September 24, 2024
Victor Osimhen has been recognized for his fantastic performance during the Intercontinental Derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce, with football statistics website Whoscored.com naming the Napoli loanee in its Turkish Super Lig Team of the Week for gameday six.The Nigeria international was impressive as the Lion ea...