Turkey: Why Osimhen Was Benched Against Gaziantep

Turkey: Why Osimhen was benched against Gaziantep

Galatasaray head coach, Okan Buruk has revealed the reason behind his decision to omit Victor Osimhen from his side’s clash with Gaziantep. Osimhen was a surprise omission from the Turkish Super Lig champions opening league game of the campaign against Gaziantep. The forward’s absence was not felt as the Yellow and Reds comfortably won the game 3-0. The Nigeria international spent last season on loan at the club. Osimhen only joined Galatasaray …

Buruk Explains Osimhen Absence in Galatasaray Opener Due to Training Risks

Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has clarified his decision to exclude striker Victor Osimhen from the squad during the Turkish Super Lig champions’ dominant 3-0…

Osimhen back for Galatasaray after missing season opener - Score Nigeria

Record signing Victor Osimhen will play his first match of the new season at home against Karagumruk Friday after he was not listed by Galatasaray for season opener, which they won 3-0 at Gaziantep. The home game will be an early kick-off. Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk left the striker out of the matchday squad for […]

Why Osimhen was absent in Galatasaray’s 3:0 victory over Gaziantep FK

Victor Osimhen was not listed in the matchday squad as Galatasaray began the defence of their Super Lig title with a convincing 3-0 win against Gaziantep FK.

"It's a shame" – Galatasaray star Victor Osimhen lands in the midst of mosque-renaming controversy - Soccernet NG

Victor Osimhen’s highly anticipated arrival in Turkey has taken an unexpected turn after the Nigerian striker found himself at the centre of a mosque-renaming row in Konya, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old forward joined the Istanbul giants from Napoli this summer in a record-breaking €75 million deal, instantly becoming the biggest signing in Turkish football history. His contract reportedly places him among the highest-paid players in Eur…