Victor Osimhen has been named Footballer of the Year at the 72nd Milliyet Sports Awards in Turkey, following a sensational season with Galatasaray. The Nigerian striker delivered standout performances, scoring 37 goals and providing 7 assists, powering the club to a historic domestic double—winning both the Süper Lig title and the Turkish Cup. A well-deserved…
Eric Chelle has left out key stars including Victor Osimhen and Stanley Nwabali from Nigeria’s squad for upcoming friendlies against Iran and Jordan. The Nigeria Football Federation confirmed a 23-man squad on Wednesday, featuring a mix of experienced players and new faces as the coach reshapes the team. Captain Wilfred Ndidi returns alongside Alex Iwobi, while Ademola Lookman is expected to lead the attack in Osimhen’s absence….
Fes, Morocco – January 6, 2026: The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed circulating rumors that Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen will leave the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) camp following an on-field disagreement during Nigeria’s 4-0 round of 16 win over Mozambique. According to FIFA and CAF-accredited journalist Adepoju Samuel, a top team…
Victor Osimhen delivered a masterclass performance as Galatasaray eased to a 3–0 victory over Ajax at the Johan Cruyff Arena on Wednesday, with the Nigerian striker netting a brilliant hat-trick, including two penalties. The Turkish champions dominated proceedings from start to finish, overwhelming their Dutch hosts with clinical precision and relentless attacking play. After a…
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen netted a brace to lead Galatasaray to a 3–1 win over Bodø/Glimt in their UEFA Champions League clash on Wednesday. The Super Eagles forward opened the scoring just three minutes into the game, firing a right-footed shot past Mario Lemina into the bottom corner. He doubled the lead half an hour…
Liverpool’s Champions League campaign took another hit as Galatasaray pulled off a stunning 1–0 victory on a raucous night at RAMS Park in Istanbul. Head coach Arne Slot made a bold decision to leave star forward Mohamed Salah on the bench following the team’s recent Premier League defeat at Crystal Palace. However, his gamble didn’t…
Victor Osimhen says he is worth more than a €100m valuation, adding that there are a few like him in football. The Napoli striker who recently joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan continues to hug the headlines with his achievements on the pitch and was one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe during the…
The problem was that Napoli wanted a contract extension to 2027 to ensure they still had bargaining power over his sale, whereas Osimhen wanted a release clause allowing him to leave for well under the €130m currently written into their agreement. He also demanded a break clause in January allowing him to leave early for one of…
Victor Osimhen’s transfer from Napoli to Chelsea fell through on the day of the deadline. On deadline day, the Nigerian international was being linked to a move to Stamford Bridge, but the parties were unable to reach a consensus, placing the 25-year-old in a challenging situation. Fabrizio Romano, an Italian sports journalist, claims that Chelsea…
