No cause for alarm: Galatasaray coach reveals exactly why Osimhen was substituted against Liverpool
Published: October 01, 2025
Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk has explained why Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen was substituted during their 1-0 UEFA Champions League victory over Liverpool on Tuesday night.Osimhen was replaced by Mauro Icardi in the 72nd minute as the Turkish champions looked to manage their lead.Buruk revealed that Osimhen was f...
'Was greedy' - Thierry Henry insists MOTM Osimhen was selfish in Galatasaray win v Liverpool
Published: October 01, 2025
Arsenal great Thierry Henry has claimed Victor Osimhen was at times 'greedy' during Galatasaray's hard-fought 1-0 win over Premier League champions Liverpool on matchday two of the league phase of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night.Fourteen minutes into the contest at the Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi in Istanbul...
History-maker: After scoring against Liverpool, Osimhen breaks Nigerian record for UCL goals
Published: September 30, 2025
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has etched his name in history after netting the decisive strike in Galatasaray's 1-0 victory over Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League at the Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi on Tuesday night.The 26-year-old converted from the penalty spot in the 16th minute, sending goalkeeper Alisson...
The Champions League record Osimhen will break if he scores against Liverpool on Tuesday
Published: September 29, 2025
Victor Osimhen will be in contention to break a Champions League record if handed minutes by Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk in Tuesday's UEFA Champions League clash against Liverpool at the Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi.The former African Footballer of the Year has scored nine career goals in the competition, drawing level...
'We will see' - Galatasaray coach delivers fitness update on Osimhen ahead of Liverpool clash
Published: September 29, 2025
Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk has revealed that Victor Osimhen will undergo a late fitness test to determine his availability for Tuesday's mouthwatering Champions League clash with Liverpool at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi.Although Osimhen has resumed training with the Turkish champions in recent days, doubts remain ove...
Konyaspor strike nominated for Puskas award or Karagumruk stunner? Onuachu picks the better goal
Published: September 28, 2025
Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu has downplayed suggestions that his acrobatic strike in Trabzonspor’s thrilling 4-3 win over Fatih Karagümrük was his finest goal for the Turkish side, instead naming his effort against Konyaspor as the standout of his career at the club.Onuachu, who netted a brace at the Atatürk ...
Galatasaray coach: Osimhen hasn't trained fully since Super Eagles duty but in frame for Liverpool
Published: September 27, 2025
Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has hinted that Victor Osimhen could be in line to face Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League next Tuesday.The Nigerian forward made his return from injury in the club's 1-0 win over Alanyaspor at the Bahçeşehir Okulları Arena on Friday night.Osimhen came on for Barış Alper Yılmaz ...
Super Eagles striker Osimhen returns to action as Galatasaray make Super Lig history
Published: September 27, 2025
Victor Osimhen marked his return from injury as Galatasaray secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Alanyaspor, a result that etched their name into the history books with a perfect start to the 2025-2026 Super Lig season.The Nigerian striker, making his fourth league appearance of the campaign, came off the bench in th...
Victor is back: Osimhen named in Galatasaray's travelling squad to face Alanyaspor
Published: September 25, 2025
Victor Osimhen has been included in Galatasaray's travelling squad following an injury sustained during the recent international break, providing a timely boost for the Turkish Süper Lig champions ahead of their clash with Alanyaspor on Friday.The 26-year-old striker suffered a knock while on international duty with S...
Boost for Eric Chelle as Ndidi returns to action ahead of Super Eagles squad announcement
Published: September 24, 2025
Wilfred Ndidi returned to action on Wednesday evening as Besiktas thrashed Kayserispor 4-0 in a rescheduled Turkish Super Lig clash held at the RHG Enerturk Enerji Stadyumu.The Nigeria international had been sidelined since suffering a hamstring injury in the second half of the Super Eagles' 1-1 draw with South Africa ...
'Even if he breaks his leg' - Ex-Besiktas midfielder says Osimhen is determined to face Liverpool
Published: September 24, 2025
Former Besiktas midfielder Sinan Engin has insisted that Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen will do everything possible to feature in the upcoming UEFA Champions League showdown against Liverpool.The Turkish champions are sweating over the fitness of their marquee summer signing from Napoli, with the Super Eagles forwa...
Fitness update: Galatasaray coach says he expects Osimhen to play against Liverpool
Published: September 23, 2025
Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has hinted at Victor Osimhen’s possible return, confirming that the Nigerian striker is being lined up for the UEFA Champions League clash against Liverpool.Osimhen picked up a chin injury while on international duty with the Super Eagles during their 1-0 win over Rwanda in Uyo.The 26-y...
'Correct to give a red card' – Ref chief insists Gift Orban deserved dismissal against Juventus
Published: September 23, 2025
Hellas Verona striker Gift Orban has been thrust into the spotlight following controversy over refereeing decisions in his team’s Serie A clash with Juventus. Italian refereeing chief Gianluca Rocchi admitted that Orban should have been sent off during the match, a decision that has since sparked heated debate.The i...
'They joke around' – Galatasaray insider dismisses talk of rift between Osimhen and Icardi
Published: September 22, 2025
Galatasaray insider Kaya Temel has moved to dispel rumours of discord between Mauro Icardi and Victor Osimhen, insisting that speculation of tension between the two forwards is without foundation.Former Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan striker Icardi joined the Turkish champions in September 2022, while Osimhen is c...
African connection: Man Utd loanee Onana assists Onuachu to score crucial goal for Trabzonspor
Published: September 20, 2025
Super Eagles forward Paul Onuachu was on target once more as Trabzonspor came from behind to secure a 1-1 draw against Gaziantep in a Turkish Super Lig clash at the Papara Park.The visitors had taken the lead in the first half through Kévin Rodrigues, but Onuachu restored parity for the hosts 20 minutes from time.The ...