Victor Osimhen

Galatasaray Players Receive Electric SUVs In Hongqi Deal Now

November 21, 2025 8:04 am

Victor Osimhen and Galatasaray’s squad have received Hongqi E-HS9 electric SUVs in a deal that reflects the club’s commitment to sustainable mobility.

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen and his Galatasaray teammates have been handed a fleet of electric luxury vehicles as part of a new collaboration between the Turkish champions and Chinese automaker Hongqi, one of China’s oldest premium car brands.

The agreement, facilitated by Turkey’s Yenikoy Motors, provides every first-team player with the Hongqi E-HS9, a fully electric, full-size SUV positioned as the manufacturer’s flagship model. Although Osimhen was away on international duty with Nigeria when the delivery was made, …

Ajax FC Sack Heitinga After Osimhen Hat-Trick Seals 3-0 Loss

November 9, 2025 7:01 pm

Victor Osimhen’s hat-trick guides Galatasaray to Champions League win, leaving Ajax bottom of the group and prompting coach John Heitinga’s dismissal.

Ajax has dismissed coach John Heitinga following a crushing 3-0 Champions League defeat to Galatasaray, a result defined by Victor Osimhen’s clinical hat-trick. The Nigerian striker’s commanding performance not only secured the win for the Turkish side but also intensified scrutiny on Ajax’s struggling season.

Osimhen scored a perfect hat-trick, including a header and two precise penalty conversions, showcasing his world-class finishing and composure under pressure. His goals left Ajax bottom of their group with zero points and …

Barcelona Target Osimhen In 2026 Summer Transfer

October 31, 2025 4:17 am

Barcelona have reportedly added Victor Osimhen to their shortlist of strikers for the summer 2026 transfer window, according to Africa Digital News.

The Nigerian forward who is no longer a Napoli player; he completed a high-profile permanent move to Galatasaray in July 2025 after an extremely productive loan spell the previous season. That transfer was a record investment for the Turkish club and underlines why any consideration of Osimhen would be financially complicated for Barca.

Sources say Barcelona’s sporting department have placed Osimhen on a long-list as part of forward planning rather than mounting an immediate, concrete bid. Club officials …

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

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

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.

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“His club, Lille OSC of France …

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 …