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...
The true story behind Onyedika's failed move to Galatasaray despite Osimhen's efforts
Published: September 24, 2024
The reasons behind Raphael Onyedika's failed transfer to Galatasaray have emerged, despite recommendations from fellow Super Eagles teammate Victor Osimhen.Onyedika was linked to move to Galatasaray in the closing moments of the Turkish summer transfer window, but the deal did not materialize.It was reported that Victo...
'How could you lose such a guy?' - Fenerbahce great tears into Mourinho for not signing Osimhen
Published: September 23, 2024
Fenerbahçe legend Selim Soydan has questioned José Mourinho's decision to sign Youssef En-Nesyri instead of Victor Osimhen. The Yellow Canaries grabbed the signature of the Morocco international this summer from Sevilla but he has been unable to hit the ground running, scoring just one goal so far.On the other hand,...
After helping Galatasaray beat Fenerbahce, Osimhen given a special bonus of N72 million
Published: September 23, 2024
Victor Osimhen contributed to Galatasaray's 3-1 victory over Fenerbahce in the Intercontinental Derby on Saturday by registering an assist.Despite not scoring in his first two games since his loan move to Galatasaray, the Napoli-owned center forward has quickly become a terror for opposing defenses.The Nigeria internat...
'Was he very good today?' - Fenerbahce chief aims dig at Osimhen despite assist in Intercontinental Derby
Published: September 22, 2024
Fenerbahçe Vice President Acun Ilıcalı has played down the performance of Victor Osimhen for Galatasaray in the Intercontinental Derby played yesterday at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium.This stems from the criticism received by Fenerbahçe striker Youssef En-Nesyri after the game with the Morocco international regi...
'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 ...