'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...
'If Osimhen won't be there' - Club icon backs Galatasaray to land bigger striker if Nigerian moves on
Published: December 01, 2024
Former Galatasaray star Burak Yılmaz has expressed confidence in the Turkish champions' ability to attract a superior striker should Victor Osimhen depart the club this summer. Osimhen, who joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli in September, has made a significant impact during his tenure, netting eight goals and pr...
'The other is Osimhen' - Emre names the top two elite center forwards in the world
Published: November 30, 2024
Turkish football expert Emre Bol reckons that there are only two elite center forwards in the world at the moment, including once currently on the books of Super Lig champions Galatasaray.Emre believes Manchester City's Norwegian goal machine Erling Haaland and reigning African Footballer of the Year Victor Osimhen are...
'He can't get along with Batshuayi - Ex-Besiktas midfielder suggests ideal partner for Osimhen
Published: November 29, 2024
Former Beşiktaş midfielder Sinan Engin has suggested the ideal striking partner for Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen.Okan Buruk has preferred to play with two strikers since the arrival of the Super Eagles star and settled for him and Mauro Icardi as his first-choice strikers.However, Icardi picked up an injury and...
UEL: Osimhen scores strange goal, livid to see winner disallowed as Galatasaray held by AZ Alkmaar
Published: November 28, 2024
Victor Osimhen scored and got another chalked off during Galatasaray's 1-1 draw with AZ Alkmaar in the UEFA Europa League matchday five fixture played at the AFAS Stadion on Thursday night.Two minutes into the game, Sven Mijnans gave AZ Alkmaar the lead, burying the ball home after Galatasaray goalkeeper Fernando Musle...
'Top player' - Agent confirms Trabzonspor have made enquiries about signing Super Eagles defender
Published: November 27, 2024
The agent of Super Eagles defender Bruno Onyemeachi has confirmed reports linking the player to Turkish Süper Lig side Trabzonspor as the winter transfer window approaches.Onyemaechi, who has been a standout performer for Boavista in Portugal, is reportedly under consideration by the Black Sea Storm due to his solid d...
'Icardi is jealous of Osimhen' - Ex-Besiktas defender makes controversial remarks about Galatasaray stars
Published: November 26, 2024
Former Beşiktaş defender Selim Soydan has made an interesting claim about Galatasaray star strikers Victor Osimhen and Mauro Icardi.The arrival of the Super Eagles forward raised concern regarding how Okan Buruk will deploy him and the Argentina international who has been one of the major contributors to the team's s...
'Even if Osimhen doesn't stay' - Turkish football expert claims Galatasaray are eyeing Liverpool star
Published: November 26, 2024
Turkish champions Galatasaray are reportedly exploring a blockbuster move to secure Liverpool's Mohamed Salah as uncertainty surrounds the future of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen.Osimhen, who joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli during the summer transfer window, has been in scintillating form since arriving in Ist...
'N132.3b is too much'- Ex-Turkish midfielder admits Galatasaray can't afford to sign Osimhen on full deal
Published: November 24, 2024
Former Turkish midfielder Yilmaz Vural has admitted that Galatasaray cannot afford to sign Victor Osimhen on a full deal.The Nigerian striker has been the centre of attraction for the 2023/2024 Süper Lig champions, demonstrating his quality in front of goal and selflessness by providing assists for his teammates.He fa...
'Everyone was egoistic except Osimhen'- Ex-Fenerbahce chief singles out Galatasaray striker for praise
Published: November 24, 2024
Former Fenerbahçe Head of Football Operations, Rıdvan Dilmen has singled out Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen for praise for his performance in the Lion’s 1-0 win over Bodrum FK in a Trendyol Süper Lig fixture played on Saturday, November 23.Okan Buruk’s side wasn't at their blistering best, as it was only the...
'I'm not exaggerating at all' - Ex-Besiktas forward reveals what makes Galatasaray striker Osimhen special
Published: November 22, 2024
Former Beşiktaş forward Nihat Kahveci has revealed what makes Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen a special player as the Süper Lig continues to prove to be a comfort zone for Nigerian players.Paul Onuachu took the Süper Lig by storm last season, scoring 15 goals for Trabzonspor but Osimhen is taking it to another ...
'Did not want to go to Saudi Arabia' - Galatasaray assistant coach makes big claim about Osimhen
Published: November 22, 2024
Galatasaray assistant coach Ismael Garcia Gomez has shed light on the circumstances surrounding Victor Osimhen's transfer to the Turkish giants in September. Gomez claims that Osimhen rejected a transfer to an unnamed club in Saudi Arabia and a move to Chelsea fell through before joining Galatasaray. The 25-year-old'...
'Everyone wants to sign Osimhen' - Galatasaray president has an update on future of Napoli loanee
Published: November 21, 2024
Galatasaray President Dursun Özbek has provided an update on the future of Victor Osimhen, following reports linking the club with a permanent deal for the Napoli-owned striker.The 25-year-old has had a dream start to life with the Lion registering six goals and two assists in six games in the Trendyol Süper Lig, to ...
'He is the best right now' - Galatasaray coach chooses Osimhen over two-time PL Golden Boot winner
Published: November 19, 2024
Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk has claimed that Victor Osimhen is the best striker in Europe at the moment and is better than two-time Premier League Golden Boot winner and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland.The Super Eagles striker has been unstoppable in the colours of the Lion, notching eight goals and four assist...