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26 Jan
Nigerian and Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, has reportedly sued the Turkish journalist who accused him of assault. This is according to a post shared on X by Osimhen's close friend and radio on-air personality, Onokala Onyebuchi known as 'Buchi Laba' on Sunday. "Victor Osimhen has officially sued the journalist that accused the Nigerian international of…
18 Jan
Former Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who has been out of a club coaching job for more than three years, has been appointed coach of Besiktas, the Turkish side announced on Saturday. The 51-year-old Norwegian, who was axed by United in November 2021, takes over from Dutch coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst who was sacked…
10 Nov
Victor Osimhen continued his impressive scoring form for Galatasaray, netting a brace in the club's 3-2 win over Samsunspor in their Turkish Super League match at RAMS Park on Sunday. The 25-year-old Nigerian striker played a key role in securing the top-of-the-table clash for Galatasaray, who are currently league leaders, against the surprising challengers, Samsunspor.…
8 Nov
Victor Osimhen has urged his teammates at Galatasaray to continue their winning momentum following their 3-2 victory against Tottenham Hotspur in a UEFA Europa League group encounter in Turkey on Thursday evening. Osimhen was on fire as he scored two goals which helped Galatasaray to secure a highly important victory against ten-man Tottenham. Osimhen despite…
23 Oct
Galatasaray coach, Okan Buruk, has said that the club expects more magic from Victor Osimhen when they host Elfsborg in the third game of their UEFA Europa League campaign on Wednesday. Buruk also praised Osimhen, who shone like a million stars on Saturday, calling the Nigerian a joy to behold and a "very strong player"…
2 Sep 2024
Victor Osimhen has agreed to join Galatasaray of Turkey on loan from Italian Serie A club Napoli. Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano provided the update in a post he shared on his X account on Monday night. "Victor Osimhen has accepted to join Galatasaray on loan. Understand Osimhen is now asking for release clause at…
2 Sep 2024
Victor Osimhen is set to join Galatasaray on loan, according to multiple media reports from Nigeria and Europe. Nigerian broadcaster Onokala Onyebuchi known as 'Buchi Laba' and photo journalist Sulaiman Adebayo a.k.a 'Pooja Media' who are very close to Osimhen on Monday disclosed that Galatasaray were in talks with Napoli over signing the striker on…
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