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A late attempt to block Victor Osimhen from featuring in one of Turkey’s biggest fixtures has been dismissed, clearing the striker to play in this weekend’s high-stakes derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe. Fenerbahçe had formally petitioned the Turkish Football Federation, arguing that the protective arm guard worn by Osimhen could endanger opposing players. The…
Victor Osimhen is on track to return for Galatasaray’s crucial Super Lig clash against Fenerbahçe in two weeks after being reintegrated into squad training on Saturday, marking a significant boost for the title-chasing side. The 27-year-old Nigerian striker has been sidelined with an arm injury sustained against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League play-off…
Nigeria’s preparations for their upcoming international friendlies have suffered a fresh blow, with Calvin Bassey ruled out of the Super Eagles squad after sustaining a back injury during Fulham FC’s 3-1 Premier League victory over Burnley last weekend. The withdrawal, confirmed just two days before Nigeria’s scheduled clash against Iran, adds to a…
Galatasaray’s Nigerian international striker, Victor Osimhen, is facing a spell on the sidelines after the Turkish club confirmed he sustained a fracture to his right forearm during Wednesday night’s 4-0 UEFA Champions League defeat to Liverpool at Anfield, with the possibility of surgical intervention now being assessed by medical staff. The 27-year-old forward was involved…
Liverpool revived their faltering season with a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Galatasaray at Anfield on Tuesday night, overturning a first-leg deficit to secure a place in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals where they will face defending champions Paris Saint-Germain. Goals from Dominik Szoboszlai, Hugo Ekitike, Ryan Gravenberch and Mohamed Salah ensured the English side…
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled a significantly reshuffled 23-man squad for Nigeria’s upcoming international friendlies against Iran and Jordan, omitting star striker Victor Osimhen and first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali in a bold tactical reconfiguration ahead of the March fixtures. The Nigeria Football Federation confirmed the squad list on Wednesday, revealing that…
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen says Galatasaray S.K. will approach their upcoming UEFA Champions League round of 16 clash against Liverpool F.C. with renewed confidence following a decisive Istanbul derby victory over Beşiktaş J.K.. The Turkish champions secured a 1–0 win in the derby on Saturday after Osimhen headed home the only goal of the…
Victor Osimhen has explained his “strange” decision to reject the captain’s armband during Galatasaray’s 3-1 win over Antalyaspor. In a move that startled spectators on Sunday, 1 March 2026, the Nigerian striker refused the leadership role after stand-in captain Lucas Torreira was substituted in the 79th minute. With club captain Mauro Icardi on the bench…
Galatasaray’s Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is gearing up to spearhead his team’s charge into the UEFA Champions League round of 16, as the Turkish side defends a commanding 5-2 lead against Juventus in the second leg of their knockout play-off set for Turin on Wednesday. The match represents a pivotal moment for both clubs in…
Victor Osimhen is ready to spearhead Galatasaray’s ambitious quest for European history tonight at the Etihad Stadium. The Turkish champions face a formidable Manchester City side in a high-stakes Champions League encounter. This match represents more than just a fight for knockout qualification for the Istanbul-based giants. Galatasaray currently sits only two goals away from…
