Super Eagles duo Osimhen, Olawoyin named in Super Lig Team of the Week
Published: November 11, 2024
After the conclusion of the latest round of games in the Süper Lig, Whoscored.com has named two Super Eagles players in the Team of the Week.Having grabbed a brace in table-toppers Galatasaray's 3-2 win over Samsunspor, Victor Osimhen was named in the team alongside Ibrahim Olawoyin who grabbed a goal in Çaykur Rizes...
Fenerbahce's Osayi-Samuel hits two major milestones before flying to Abidjan to link up with Super Eagles
Published: November 11, 2024
In his final appearance before traveling to Abidjan for a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Gernot Rohr's Cheetahs, Fenerbahce defender Bright Osayi-Samuel celebrated two major career milestones.The fullback played his 100th match in the Turkish Super Lig against Sivasspor, with his side cruising to a...
'They should examine his mask' - Ex-Besiktas forward makes controversial statements about Osimhen
Published: November 11, 2024
Former Besiktas forward Nihat Kahveci made controversial statements about Victor Osimhen after Galatasaray's 3-2 win against Samsunspor in a Turkish Super Lig encounter held at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi RAMS Park on Sunday.The reigning African Footballer of the Year continued his rich vein of form by scoring two head...
Marquee Galatasaray signing Osimhen sets two Turkish Super Lig records after brace against Samsunspor
Published: November 10, 2024
Victor Osimhen netted twice in Galatasaray's 3-2 win over Samsunspor at the RAMS Park on Sunday afternoon and set two Turkish Super Lig records in the process. The Napoli-owned center forward joined Galatasaray on loan in September after failed moves to Chelsea and Al-Ahli. Three minutes into the game, the 25-year-ol...
After blistering start at new club, ex-Besiktas star jokes Osimhen has been at Galatasaray for 10 years
Published: November 10, 2024
Former Beşiktaş forward Nihat Kahveci has been surprised by Victor Osimhen's blistering start to the season with Galatasaray.The Nigerian striker has looked at home since joining the Turkish giants on a loan deal from Napoli in the summer and has quickly established himself as a fan favourite and one of the club's be...
'I could have scored four' - Osimhen kicking himself for not scoring more against Tottenham
Published: November 08, 2024
Galatasaray earned their third win in the league phase of the Europa League on Thursday night, beating Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi RAMS Park.Victor Osimhen was the star of the show, scoring a brace in the hard-fought win against the north London club.It marked the first time...
First-ever brace for Osimhen in first half of European competition as Galatasaray beat Tottenham
Published: November 07, 2024
Victor Osimhen scored twice as Galatasaray beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 in the UEFA Europa League matchday four fixture played at the RAMS Park on Thursday.Five minutes into the game Yunus Akgün gave Galatasaray the lead with a stunning strike, producing a wonderful volley into the top corner after Gabriel Sara's free-k...
'Can play for Real Madrid' - Ex-West Ham defender surprised Osimhen agreed move to Galatasaray
Published: November 07, 2024
Former West Ham defender Jeff Brazier has expressed his surprise at Victor Osimhen’s decision to join Turkish club Galatasaray, stating that the forward has the skill set to succeed at elite European clubs like Real Madrid.His high-profile move to Galatasaray came after a summer full of speculation, with many expecti...
'There were options in Saudi, Chelsea' - Galatasaray's Spanish coach reveals it was easy to sign Osimhen
Published: November 07, 2024
Galatasaray's Spanish coach Ismael Garcia Gomez has made an interesting revelation about the club's signing of Victor Osimhen in the summer.The Lion assistant manager has revealed that it was easy for the club to acquire the services of the Super Eagles forward despite the failure of Premier League side Chelsea and oil...
'We play in the Premier League' - Tottenham coach Postecoglou unfazed by Osimhen and Icardi threat
Published: November 07, 2024
Cap-tied England international of Nigerian descent Dominic Solanke and manager Ange Postecoglou were on media duties on Wednesday, on the eve of Tottenham Hotspur's Europa League match against Galatasaray at RAMS Park in Istanbul, Turkiye.One of the questions Postecoglou was asked during the press conference was how hi...
Confirmed: Osimhen to undergo late fitness test before Galatasaray v Tottenham Hotspur
Published: November 06, 2024
Victor Osimhen will undergo a late fitness test to determine his availability for Thursday's Europa League clash between Turkish champions Galatasaray and Tottenham Hotspur, Lion manager Okan Buruk told reporters at the pre-match press conference. There has been apprehension regarding the fitness of the Nigerian strik...
Good news for Eguavoen ahead of Afconq as Osimhen spotted in team training pre-Tottenham
Published: November 05, 2024
Victor Osimhen is seemingly in contention to be named in Galatasaray's gameday squad for the Europa League match against Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday, November 7.The Napoli loanee was spotted in the training images released by the Istanbul giants on Tuesday, an indication that he was able to take part in team training...
'Useless to talk about these issues' - Galatasaray president addresses Osimhen full deal claims
Published: November 05, 2024
Galatasaray President Dursun Özbek has addressed reports linking the club to a full deal for 2023 Ballon d'Or nominee Victor Osimhen. The Turkish giants took advantage of Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain's inability to sign the Super Eagles striker to acquire his services on a loan deal.The 25-year-old has had a blist...
Galatasaray sweating on Osimhen's fitness ahead of Europa League clash against Tottenham
Published: November 04, 2024
Turkish giants Galatasaray continued preparations for their UEFA Europa League match against Tottenham Hotspur, scheduled for November 7 at RAMS Park in İstanbul.The reigning Super Lig champions are eager to maintain their winning momentum, but concerns surround the fitness of star striker Victor Osimhen.According to ...
Ex-Besiktas star explains why he prefers Osimhen over most expensive signing in Super Lig history
Published: November 04, 2024
Former Beşiktaş star Sergen Yalçın has explained why he prefers Victor Osimhen over Youssef En-Nesyri.Napoli-owned striker Osimhen joined Galatasaray on loan in September while En-Nesyri moved to Fenerbahçe in July for a fee of 19.5 million euros, making the Morocco international the most expensive player in histo...