Galatasaray issue statement on injury suffered by Victor Osimhen during win at Sivasspor
Published: December 09, 2024
Through a statement on their official website, Galatasaray have released an update on the injury suffered by Victor Osimhen during the 3-2 win over Sivasspor in the Süper Lig fixture played yesterday. The Nigerian striker, who was on the scoresheet in the game, picked up an injury in the second half and was replaced ...
'He's like Ronaldo' - Ex-Besiktas forward compares Osimhen to former Manchester United superstar
Published: December 09, 2024
Former Beşiktaş forward Nihat Kahveci has compared Victor Osimhen to Manchester United icon Cristiano Ronaldo.This follows the performance of the Super Eagles striker in Galatasaray's dramatic 3-2 win over Sivasspor in the Trendyol Süper Lig fixture played at the New Sivas 4 Eylül Stadium yesterday.Galatasaray had ...
'He didn't come here to sleep' - Turkish football expert hails Osimhen's passion after 10th Galatasaray goal
Published: December 09, 2024
Turkish football expert and Telegol commentator Serhat Ulueren has praised Victor Osimhen for his passion following Galatasaray's hard-fought 3-2 win over Sivasspor in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday afternoon.The Nigerian international continued his rich vein of form by finding the back of the net as Galatasaray came ...
Super Eagles watch: Injuries force Ndidi and Osimhen off; Moses Simon scores stunning winner for Nantes
Published: December 08, 2024
Galatasaray are sweating on the fitness of their star striker Victor Osimhen before the Europa League clash against Malmo, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The Napoli loanee was on target as Galatasaray secured a hard-fought 3-2 win over Sivasspor in a Turkish Super Lig clash on Sunday but could not continue the game and w...
Osimhen becomes first Galatasaray player to score or assist in 8 of his first 9 league games since 2014-15
Published: December 08, 2024
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen continued to demonstrate his goal-scoring prowess for Galatasaray, netting in a dramatic 3-2 victory against Sivasspor at the Sivas 4 Eylul Stadium.The match took an early turn for Galatasaray when defender Metehan Baltacı was sent off in the fifteenth minute after a VAR review over...
'One of the top 5 strikers in the world' - Ex-Galatasaray star insists Osimhen is too good for Super Lig
Published: December 07, 2024
Former Galatasaray forward Burak Yılmaz believes that Victor Osimhen's physicality makes him superior to the other players in the Trendyol Süper Lig.The 25-year-old has been in scintillating form since making his debut for Galatasaray and has been a cynosure of all eyes for his performances.The Super Eagles striker q...
'He's not worth N131b' - Former Besiktas sporting director shares what people are saying about Osimhen
Published: December 05, 2024
Former Besiktas sporting director Onder Özen has indicated that opinions on the value of Galatasaray star striker Victor Osimhen vary based on his current form.The reigning African Footballer of the Year transferred to Galatasaray in September after failed moves to Chelsea and Al-Ahli on deadline day in the top five E...
'Slow and ponderous' - Ex-Besiktas midfielder suggests Osimhen prefers Icardi partnership to Mertens
Published: December 04, 2024
Former Besiktas midfielder Sinan Engin has shared his thoughts on Victor Osimhen’s favoured striking partnership, suggesting that the Nigerian forward would prefer a partnership with Mauro Icardi rather than Dries Mertens.He made the comments during an interview on the Assist Analysis YouTube channel via habersarikir...
'No one should bend it' - Galatasaray chief warns Chelsea, other suitors Osimhen is their player until June
Published: December 04, 2024
Galatasaray President Dursun Özbek has vowed that the club will resist any attempt to lure Victor Osimhen away from the club in the January transfer window.The Lion are enjoying the services of the Nigerian striker who has been in blistering form since he joined from Napoli last summer.Osimhen has been in prolific for...
'I haven't seen such hunger' - Former Fenerbahce winger amazed by Osimhen's incredible desire
Published: December 03, 2024
Former Fenerbahçe winger Tümer Metin has been amazed by the performances of Victor Osimhen for Galatasaray.The Super Eagles striker has taken the Trendyol Süper Lig by storm, helping Okan Buruk’s side maintain their status as the best team in the Turkish top-flight.Galatasaray lead the standings after 13 games wit...
'He is the first player' - Mourinho singles out Nigerian forward for praise after historic feat v Fenerbahce
Published: December 03, 2024
Nigerian forward, David Okereke has garnered praise from former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho following his impressive performance in Gaziantep's recent Super Lig match against Fenerbahce.Despite his team's 3-1 defeat at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium, Okereke's equalizing goal just before halftime earned him the reco...
'Should stay calm a little longer' - Galatasaray great advises Osimhen to keep his cool
Published: December 02, 2024
Ümit Davala, who won four Turkish Super Lig titles with Galatasaray and a bronze medal at the 2002 Fifa World Cup, has urged Victor Osimhen to exercise patience after he was unable to find the net against Eyüpspor on Sunday.Although Osimhen did not score, he did contribute an assist during the match, which ended in a...
'Different as night and day' - Galatasaray insider compares Osimhen's partnerships with Icardi, Batshuayi
Published: December 02, 2024
Galatasaray insider Oğuz Altay has shared his thoughts on Victor Osimhen's partnerships with Michy Batshuayi and Mauro Icardi, highlighting the differences in the Nigerian striker's performances when paired with either of the two players.Galatasaray has been grappling with squad depth issues in recent matches, highlig...
'Of course it was a penalty' - Galatasaray striker Osimhen insists referee should have pointed to the spot
Published: December 01, 2024
Victor Osimhen believes he should have been given a penalty during Galatasaray's 2-2 draw with Eyüpspor in the Trendyol Süper Lig fixture played on Sunday at the RAMS Park. As reported by various outlets in the Turkish press, the match was marred with a lot of controversial decisions from referee Oguzhan Çakir, one...
'Looks like an Italian model' - Former Besiktas star claims Osimhen outshines Immobile in ambition
Published: December 01, 2024
Former Besiktas midfielder Sinan Engin has suggested that Victor Osimhen's ambition sets him apart from Ciro Immobile, winner of Lazio's Player of the Year for 2019-2020.Engin's remarks come in light of Osimhen's impressive performance since joining Galatasaray on loan from Napoli this summer.Osimhen has quickly made a...