'He'll go to better places' - Dries Mertens pays tribute to Osimhen after another assist for Galatasaray
Published: September 22, 2024
Victor Osimhen played the full ninety minutes as Galatasaray earned bragging rights in the Intercontinental Derby, after securing a 3-1 victory over Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce at the Ülker Stadyumu FB Şükrü Saraçoğlu Spor Kompleksi on Saturday evening.With the victory over their Istanbul rivals, Galatasaray made ...
Intercontinental Derby: Osimhen registers back-to-back assists for the first time since September 2019
Published: September 21, 2024
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen played a pivotal role in Galatasaray's 3-1 victory over Fenerbahçe in the Intercontinental Derby on Saturday evening. Trusted to lead the attack ahead of Mauro Icardi and Michy Batshuayi, Osimhen combined effectively with former Napoli teammate Dries Mertens in the build up to the ...
'We were not open to the loan' - Napoli director lifts the lid on Osimhen's transfer to Galatasaray
Published: September 20, 2024
Speaking in a recent interview, Napoli director Giovanni Manna lifted the lid on Victor Osimhen's move to Galatasaray. The Super Eagles forward joined the Istanbul-based club on a loan deal just before the close of the Turkish transfer window. The 25-year-old had made his intention clear on wanting to leave N...
'A truly exceptional goalscorer' - Former Fenerbahce and Galatasaray forward hails Osimhen ahead of derby
Published: September 18, 2024
Dutch-born Cape Verde international Garry Rodrigues has praised Victor Osimhen ahead of the Intercontinental Derby between Fenerbahce and Galatasaray at Ülker Stadyumu Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Spor Kompleksi in İstanbul. Rodrigues has a foot in both camps, having represented Fenerbahce and Galatasaray in ...
Photo: Osimhen watches on from the stands as Galatasaray beat Gaziantep to maintain perfect start 
Published: September 17, 2024
Victor Osimhen was forced to watch from the stands as Galatasaray maintained their perfect start to the 2024-2025 season, beating Gaziantep FK 3-1 in a rescheduled Süper Lig fixture played at the RAMS Park on Tuesday night. The 25-year-old was not a Galatasaray player when the match was supposed to be played and, a...
Super Eagles defender resumes team training at Fenerbahce ahead of Intercontinental Derby 
Published: September 17, 2024
Jose Mourinho has been handed a boost ahead of Fenerbahce's Intercontinental Derby against Istanbul rivals Galatasaray, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Yellow Canaries have started preparations for the meeting with the Lion, and the good news is that their Nigerian defender Bright Osayi-Samuel took part in tra...
Turkish Super Lig: Osimhen will not be named in Galatasaray's matchday squad to face Gaziantep FK
Published: September 16, 2024
Super Eagles star forward Victor Osimhen will have to wait to make his next appearance for Galatasaray after making his debut against Çaykur Rizespor last weekend. The reigning African Footballer of the Year will not be named in Galatsaray's matchday squad on Tuesday when they host Gaziantep FK in the Trendyol...
Made in Chelsea: Omeruo poses with Mourinho during Kasimpasa's league game against Fenerbahce 
Published: September 16, 2024
Kenneth Omeruo has taken to social media to share a picture with Jose Mourinho taken during Kasımpaşa's Super Lig clash with Fenerbahce on Sunday, September 15. The experienced central defender was present at the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadyumu as a spectator, having been left out of the matchday squad by man...
Ex-Besiktas forward reveals what impressed him about Osimhen during Galatasaray debut v Rizespor 
Published: September 15, 2024
Former Beşiktaş forward Nihat Kahveci has revealed what impressed him the most about Victor Osimhen when he made his debut for Galatasaray in their 5-0 thrashing of Çaykur Rizespor in the Süper Lig at the RAMS Park on Saturday. With Mauro Icardi injured, head coach Okan Buruk had a choice to make on whether to...
Osimhen bags assist on Galatasaray debut, Rizespor CB rushed to hospital after collision with Napoli loanee
Published: September 14, 2024
Victor Osimhen made his debut for Galatasaray on Saturday evening, as they walloped Rizespor 5-0 in a Süper Lig match played at the RAMS Park, recording an assist in the encounter. Three minutes into the game, former Tottenham Hotspur defender Davinson Sánchez opened the scoring, producing a great header to beat ...
Trabzonspor president admits it was impossible to sign Osimhen; confirms interest in Gift Orban
Published: September 12, 2024
Trabzonspor President Ertuğrul Doğan has revealed that the club  could not afford signing Victor Osimhen before the striker's loan move to Super Lig rivals Galatasaray and confirmed that they are interested in snapping up Gift Orban. Trabzonspor relied heavily on Paul Onuachu for goals last season, having s...
After loaning in Osimhen from Napoli, Galatasaray agree personal terms with Super Eagles midfielder
Published: September 10, 2024
Napoli-owned striker Victor Osimhen could be on the verge of being joined by his international teammate, Raphael Onyedika in Galatasaray. The 25-year-old just secured a season-long loan move to the Turkish side and may now be set to welcome his compatriot, Onyedika, to the club. According to Sacha Tavolieri,  th...
'You see the best' - Ex-Nigeria defender Elijah admits Super Eagles shine brightest when written off 
Published: September 07, 2024
Former Super Eagles defender Sam Elijah has issued a warning to the Cheetahs of Benin not to underestimate Nigeria in their upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo. Nigeria, after finishing as runners-up in the 2023 AFCON tournament with a 2-1 defeat to Ivory Coast in the final, will be determined to g...
After Osimhen's loan move to Turkey, another Super Lig club interested in Galatasaray alum Onyekuru
Published: September 06, 2024
After Victor Osimhen's season-long loan move to Turkey, another Süper Lig club are interested in his international teammate Henry Onyekuru, who enjoyed three different spells at Istanbul giants Galatasaray.  According to Milliyet via Sabah Spor, Eyüpspor are interested in snapping up the Super Eagles forward...
'I have a style' - Galatasaray coach Buruk reveals how he convinced Osimhen to join Super Lig giants 
Published: September 04, 2024
Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk has shed light on how he successfully persuaded Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen to join the Turkish Super Lig giants, following a tumultuous transfer saga over the summer. Osimhen, who was heavily linked with moves to Al Ahli and Chelsea on transfer deadline day, ultimately chose to join...