Tag: Osimhen
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AFCONQ 2025: Victor Osimhen level with Odegbami in Nigeria’s all-time goalscorers [Top 10]
Victor Osimhen has drawn level with the legendary Segun Odegbami, in the list of Nigeria’s all-time top scorers. This follows his goal in the Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw with Benin Republic in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Thursday night. Osimhen came into the match in third place with 22 goals. But the 26-year-old, who is…
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Transfer: I don’t know why Osimhen is at Galatasaray – Gallas tells Arsenal to Nigerian striker
Former France defender, William Gallas, has advised Arsenal to sign Victor Osimhen next year. Osimhen is currently on a season-long loan at Galatasaray from Napoli. So far in his career, the Super Eagles striker has scored 122 goals in 232 games across all competitions including eight goals in nine matches for Galatasaray this term. With…
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Turkey: Victor Osimhen’s brace sinks Samsunspor
Victor Osimhen continued his impressive form by scoring a brace in Galatasaray’s 3-2 home win over Samsunspor on Sunday. The 25-year-old also netted twice in Galatasaray’s 3-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League on Thursday. Osimhen opened scoring for the title holders with a superb header after three minutes. Cameroonian midfielder, Olivier Ntcham…
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Osimhen decides on leaving Galatasaray for EPL club in January transfer
Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen has ruled out any potential move to Chelsea in the January transfer window. The Nigeria international vowed to stay at Galatasaray until the end of the season. Osimhen is currently playing for Galatasaray on loan from Napoli. Chelsea held advanced talks with Napoli over a deal for Osimhen in the closing…
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Turkey: Victor Osimhen’s wonder strike joins record books after Ronaldo
Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen’s amazing overhead kick goal against Antalyaspor has made it to the record books. According to CNN Turk, the superb strike was only the second goal in the world to be scored from a height of more than 2.30 metres barrier. Osimhen’s goal was from a a height of 2.32 metres. Only…
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Turkey: Osimhen finally opens Galatasaray’s goal account
Victor Osimhen finally opened his goal account as Galatasaray were held to a 3-3 draw by Kasimpasa at the RAMS Park. Osimhen scored twice within eight minutes to help Okan Buruk’s side maintain their unbeaten streak in the Turkish Super Lig this season The 25-year-old opened scoring for the home team after 20 minutes. The Nigeria international added…
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Europa League: I feel my goal is very close – Victor Osimhen
Victor Osimhen believes he is getting close to opening his goal account for Galatasaray. Osimhen made his third appearance for the Turkish Super Lig champions in Wednesday night’s UEFA Europa League clash with Greek club, PAOK Salonica. The Nigeria international failed to hit target once again although he bagged an assist in the encounter. It was his third…
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Turkish Super Lig : Osimhen grabs assist as Galatasaray floor Mourinho’s Fenerbahce
Victor Osimhen bagged an assist for the second consecutive game as Galatasaray defeated Fenerbahce 3-1 in the Istanbul derby. Galatasaray got off to a good start when Dominik Livakovic put the ball into his own net in the 20th minute. Osimhen then set up his former Napoli teammate Dries Mertens for the second goal eight…
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Transfer: We didn’t want to allow Osimhen leave on loan — Napoli chief, Manna
Napoli sporting director, Giovanni Manna confessed they were initially not opened to allowing Victor Osimhen leave the club on loan. Osimhen was close to joining Premier League giants, Chelsea on transfer deadline day but the move fell through. The 25-year-old then sealed a season- long loan deal with Turkish Super Lig champions, Galatasaray few days…
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Turkey: Former Fenerbahce boss explains difference between Osimhen, Icardi
Former Fenerbache manager Reha Kapsal has highlighted the difference between Victor Osimhen and his Galatasaray teammate, Mauro Icardi. Galatasaray added Osimhen to their squad two weeks ago. The arrival of the Nigeria international has added more potency to the Turkish Super Lig champions attack. Aside from Osimhen and Icardi, the Lion also boasted of Michy…