Taiwo Awoniyi Returns to Super Eagles After Osimhen Injury Blow
Chelle calls on Coventry City forward for Super Eagles’ opening Group L matches The Nigeria Football Federation confirmed the change after Osimhen was ruled out of the two September qualifiers because he is still recovering from a muscle injury. Awoniyi’s inclusion was announced through the Super Eagles’ official social media channels, with the national team welcoming the Coventry City striker back into the squad. The 29-year-old forward was not part of Eric Chelle’s original 24-man selection announced […]
Super Eagles: Chelle Unveils Two Squads for AFCON Qualifiers and Russia Friendly
The Super Eagles coach has selected different groups as Nigeria prepares for its opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches and the Russia friendly. The Nigeria Football Federation announced the two 24-man selections on Thursday as Chelle prepares for a busy period with the national team. Nigeria will open its AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign […]
Osimhen Injury Update: Galatasaray Confirm Groin Problem After Başakşehir Clash
Victor Osimhen scored before being forced off as Galatasaray defeated İstanbul Başakşehir 3-2 in the Turkish Super Lig. Galatasaray have confirmed that Victor Osimhen suffered a groin injury during their 3-2 victory over İstanbul Başakşehir on Friday night. The Nigerian striker started the match and opened the scoring for the Turkish champions in the 16th […]
Victor Osimhen Scores Twice as Galatasaray Are Held to 2-2 Draw by Çorum FK
Nigerian striker rescues a point for the Turkish champions after Çorum FK overturned Galatasaray’s lead. Victor Osimhen began the new Turkish Süper Lig campaign with a statement performance, scoring twice as Galatasaray were held to a 2-2 draw by newly promoted Çorum FK at RAMS Park. The Nigeria international struck once in each half, including […]
Drama At Rams Park As Osimhen Confronts Villarreal Defender After Heated Exchange
A fiery exchange between Osimhen and Mouriño added controversy to Galatasaray’s final pre-season outing. Victor Osimhen was on target for Galatasaray but found himself at the centre of a heated confrontation during their 2-1 pre-season defeat to Villarreal at Rams Park on Saturday. The Super Eagles striker produced an instant response after Villarreal took an […]
Victor Osimhen Loses Super Lig Salary Record as Mohamed Salah Completes Trabzonspor Move
The Super Eagles striker is no longer the Turkish league’s highest-paid player after Mohamed Salah’s blockbuster arrival at Trabzonspor. A new chapter has begun in the Turkish Super Lig, with Mohamed Salah completing his much-anticipated move to Trabzonspor, a transfer that sees the Egyptian superstar overtake Victor Osimhen as the league’s highest-paid player, according to multiple reports. […]
Victor Osimhen Scores but Rejects Captain’s Armband in Galatasaray’s Six-Goal Thriller
Super Eagles striker chooses teammate Yunus Akgün to wear the armband despite manager’s plans for a leadership role. Victor Osimhen scored for Galatasaray but attracted even greater attention after declining the captain’s armband during Sunday’s 3-3 pre-season draw against French club Rennes at RAMS Park. The Super Eagles striker opened the scoring for the Turkish […]
Victor Osimhen Set to Lead Galatasaray as Captain Following Mauro Icardi’s Departure
Victor Osimhen is reportedly on course to become the new captain of Galatasaray after the departure of Mauro Icardi, with Turkish reports identifying the Nigerian striker as the leading candidate to inherit the club’s armband. Galatasaray recently confirmed that Icardi has left the Turkish champions after his contract expired, ending an impressive four-year spell in […]
Victor Osimhen Eyes University Degree After Football Career
Super Eagles striker says returning to school remains one of his biggest personal ambitions. Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has disclosed that one of his biggest ambitions after retiring from professional football is to return to the classroom and obtain a university degree. The Galatasaray forward made the revelation during an interview with Instablog TV, where […]
Victor Osimhen Returns to Galatasaray Camp Ahead of Austria Pre-Season Tour
Nigerian striker joins teammates after special leave as Turkish champions step up preparations for the new season. Victor Osimhen has linked up with his Galatasaray teammates as preparations for the new season gather momentum, with the Nigerian striker returning to the club’s pre-season camp after being granted additional leave by the Turkish Super Lig champions. […]