Victor Osimhen

Osimhen's Early strike Lifts Galatasaray To UCL Win Over Liverpool

Osimhen’s Goal Lifts Galatasaray To UCL Win Over Liverpool

October 1, 2025 5:16 pm

Osimhen’s ability to convert early penalty to a goal secured a vital 1-0 victory in Istanbul, as Galatasaray FC stunned Liverpool FC in the Champions League.

Victor Osimhen marked his return to the UEFA Champions League in style, scoring the decisive goal that handed Galatasaray a famous 1-0 victory over Liverpool in Istanbul.

The Nigerian striker converted a penalty in the 16th minute at RAMS Park after Dominik Szoboszlai was judged to have handled the ball inside the area. The goal proved enough for the Turkish champions to claim three points against one of Europe’s most decorated sides.

Osimhen, 26, …

Sierra Leone: Osimhen To Lead Attack In AFCON Qualifiers

Sierra Leone: Osimhen To Lead Attack In AFCON Qualifiers

June 8, 2022 10:29 am

The battleground has been set for the clash between Nigeria and Sierra Leone as Victor Osimhen will be manning the lead for the Super Eagles attack in their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone on Thursday.

The encounter is billed for the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja.

Cyriel Dessers led the line in the team’s friendlies against Mexico and Ecuador, but will now make way for the Napoli striker against the Leone Stars.

According to camp sources, Osimhen has shone in all the team’s training session and is certain to get the nod ahead …

Osimhen Father's Death - Lille Offers Private Jet For Burial In Nigeria

Osimhen Father’s Death: Lille Offers Private Jet For Burial In Nigeria

May 25, 2020 1:45 pm

French Ligue 1 side,Lille, have offered Victor Osimhen a private jet to bring him back home and be with his family following the death of his father.

Osimhen announced the death of his father, Patrick, via Twitter on Sunday.

“RIP dad. No words to describe this feeling,” Osimhen tweeted.

The Nigeria Football Federation President Amaju Pinnick also commiserated with the former Sporting Charleroi star.

“I have spoken to Victor Osimhen and expressed the sorrow of the NFF and the entire Nigerian Football family,” Pinnick said.

Read Also: NFF Moves To Return Osimhen To Nigeria

“His club, Lille OSC of France …

NFF Moves To Return Osimhen To Nigeria

NFF Moves To Return Osimhen To Nigeria

May 25, 2020 5:31 am
The Nigeria Football Federation has reached out to Super Eagles’ forward, Victor Osimhen who lost his father on Saturday evening.

Reports said Mr. Patrick Osimhen, 80, died in Lagos on Saturday night after a brief illness.

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President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Melvin Pinnick was the first to reach out to the player following the outbreak of the sad news, and he assured the former U17 World Cup winner of the empathy and support of the country’s football family at this challenging moment for the youngster and his …

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