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Super Eagles: What People Need To Understand About Osimhen – Bright Osayi-Samuel Speaks

Bright Osayi-Samuel, the Super Eagles defender, has disclosed what people need to know about striker Victor Osimhen.

He spoke while addressing the perception of the team’s reliance on Osimhen during matches.

Speaking in an interview with Oma Akatugba, the Birmingham City star pointed out Osimhen’s unique skills and status as a vital player in the Super Eagles.

“It doesn’t really bother me. People need to understand that Victor [Osimhen] is one of the star players of our team, and we always want our star players to be present in games,” he said.

“He is a phenomenal player. People will always have their opinions, whether he is playing or not.”

Osimhen scored four goals for the Super Eagles during the 2025 AFCON.

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AFCON: What Osimhen Told Me Before Super Eagles’ Penalty Shootout Against Morocco – Chelle

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has explained Victor Osimhen’s absence from the penalty shootout in Nigeria’s semifinal defeat to Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Nigeria lost 4–2 in a penalty shootout after extra time, and there have been questions on why Osimhen was taken off late in the game.

Osimhen was taken off near the end of extra time and substituted with Trabzonspor’s Paul Onuachu, which meant the Galatasaray striker would not be in the penalty shootout.

Onuachu then scored Nigeria’s first penalty kick, but missed chances from Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyeamachi were expensive as Morocco moved on to the final.

Chelle explained that Osimhen came to him before the shootout to say he was not fit to play.

“We take penalty kicks during every training session. I have stats showing who shoots best and who shoots worst,” Eric Chelle said on RMC Sport’s After Foot.

 

 


“Before the penalty shootout, Victor came to me and said, ‘Coach, my ankle is really bad, it hurts, and I can’t take a penalty kick.’”

The Malian coach, however, did not explain why Alex Iwobi did not take a penalty, even though Alex is one of the main leaders in the Super Eagles team.

He added, “I have my own statistics. Ademola Lookman was the fifth taker. Iwobi, it’s something that I shouldn’t talk about. Whatever happens in the group stays within the group.”

The coach said that penalty decisions depend on how well the team is prepared and how ready the players are.

He also explained that he chose the players who took the penalties during the shootout against Egypt in the third-place playoff.

“Against Egypt, I picked the ones who take the blame, so they have to be responsible,” he said.

Although the Super Eagles did not make it to the final, they still won the bronze medal by beating Egypt in a penalty shootout during the third-place match.

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Turkey: Victor Osimhen Becomes Galatasaray’s All-Time Fourth Highest Scoring Foreign Player

Victor Osimhen, the Galatasaray striker, on Sunday became the club’s fourth-highest scoring foreign player of all time.

Osimhen achieved this feat after scoring a goal in Galatasaray’s  3-0 win against Rizespor in the Turkish Super Lig.

Recall that Barış Alper Yılmaz opened the scoring for Galatasaray in the 19th minute,  before Yunus Akgün doubled the lead for the visitors.

Osimhen then extended Galatasaray’s lead in the 73rd minute as they claimed all three points against the hosts.

His goal for Galatasaray took him to 52 strikes already for the club, surpassing Bafetimbi Gomis’ 51 goals to become the club’s all-time fourth highest scoring foreign player.

The top three players on the list ahead of Osimhen are Mauro Icardi (73), Gheorghe Hagi (72), and Milan Baros (61).

Galatasaray’s all-time highest scoring foreign player:

73 goals – Mauro Icardi
72 goals – Gheorghe Hagi
61 goals – Milan Baros
52 goals – Victor Osimhen
51 goals – Bafétimbi Gomis

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Osimhen takes season tally to 15 goals as Galatasaray sweep past Rizespor

Victor Osimhen continued his fine scoring run as Galatasaray record a 3-0 away win over Rizespor in Sunday’s Turkish Super Lig encounter.

The Nigeria international sealed the victory in the second half to register his 15th goal of the season in all competitions, as the defending champions strengthened their grip on top spot in the league.

Fast start sets the tone

Galatasaray made a bright start and were rewarded in the 19th minute when Barış Alper Yılmaz opened the scoring.

The winger rose above his marker to head home a well-weighted cross from Noa Lang, giving the visitors early control of the contest.

Rizespor struggled to cope with Galatasaray’s pressure, and the pressure eventually told again after the break.

Osimhen takes season tally to 15 goals as Galatasaray sweep past Rizespor
Osimhen scores his 15th goal for the season in Rizespor win – Getty image

Yılmaz turns provider, Osimhen finishes the job

Yılmaz turned provider in the 62nd minute, sending in a precise delivery that Yunus Akgün converted from close range to double the lead.

Osimhen put the result beyond doubt 11 minutes later. The striker collected the ball just outside the area, skipped past the goalkeeper with composure and finished into an empty net from a narrow angle to cap a dominant performance from Okan Buruk’s side.

Title push gathers momentum

The win keeps Galatasaray top of the Super Lig standings with 52 points from 21 matches. They sit six points clear of second-placed Fenerbahçe, who have a game in hand, and seven ahead of Trabzonspor in third.

Osimhen’s goal tally now stands at nine in the league this season, underlining his importance in Galatasaray’s push for a fourth consecutive Super Lig title.

The Super Eagles forward will look to add to that total when Galatasaray host Eyüpspor in their next league fixture on Friday.

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Victor Osimhen Reveals Two Nigerian Players He Spoke With To Join Galatasaray

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has revealed the two Nigerian players he contacted about joining the Turkish Super Lig champions amid the ongoing January transfer window.

Osimhen wants his Super Eagles teammates Ademola Lookman and Raphael Onyedika to consider making the move to Galatasaray this year amid the ongoing January transfer window.

“I spoke with [Raphael Onyedika] and [Ademola] Lookman. I explained Galatasaray and Turkey to them in detail, how wonderful a club Galatasaray is, how beautiful a country Turkey is,” Osimhen said as quoted by Habersarikirmizi.

“It would be very good for our club, for the players, and for our fans if they came.

“I’m trying to convince both of them. I’d love for them to come to one of the biggest clubs in the world.”

Onyedika currently plays his club football for Club Brugge, while Lookman plays for Atalanta.

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Super Eagles Stars, Osimhen, Ndidi, Awaziem Party In Lagos After AFCON Third-Place Win (Video)

Super Eagles players Victor Osimhen, captain Wilfred Ndidi, and defender Chidozie Awaziem were seen at a Lagos nightclub on Sunday, just hours after Nigeria secured third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

In the early hours of Sunday, social media personality and socialite Babatunde Akinpelu, popularly known as Tunde Perry, shared a video of himself with the Galatasaray striker, with Ndidi and Awaziem visible in the background at a Lagos club.

The outing was reportedly part of Perry’s birthday celebration.

“Kai from Morocco Victor,” Perry captioned the video, accompanied by some of his popular slang: “Otorpinpin paaaaaa DATieeeee Mo,” meaning “know your squad.”
“8 am on Sunday, on my birthday”, Perry also said while filming himself and Osimhen.

The Galatasaray striker was also given a ceremonious welcome inside the club.

Recall that Nigeria defeated Egypt 4–2 on penalties on Saturday in Casablanca after regular time ended goalless, claiming a record ninth bronze medal in the history of the competition.

 

The Super Eagles and the Pharaohs faced off in the third-place playoff after both sides fell short in the semi-finals. Nigeria lost 4–2 on penalties to hosts Morocco last Wednesday, while Egypt were edged 1–0 by Senegal.

Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was the hero for Nigeria, saving two spot kicks from Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush. At the same time, Akor Adams, Moses Simon, Alex Iwobi and Ademola Lookman all converted their penalties to seal the win.

Osimhen, who did not feature in the third-place match, was earlier spotted leaving the Stade Mohammed V with his bags on Saturday, moments after taking part in the dressing-room celebrations with his teammates.

Osimhen played five matches for Nigeria at the 2025 AFCON, scoring four goals and providing one assist.

Captain Ndidi featured in every one of Nigeria’s matches except the final group game against Uganda. He appeared to sustain an injury during the quarter-final clash against Algeria, while Awaziem came on as a substitute in four matches during the tournament.

Some of their teammates, including Sevilla duo Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke, have also left Morocco, while others are expected to be part of the medal presentation during Sunday’s final.

Hosts Morocco and Senegal will trade tackles in the final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The match will kick off at 8:00 pm.

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AFCON 2025: Why Victor Osimhen Will Captain Super Eagles Against Morocco

Victor Osimhen has been named captain of the Super Eagles for their semi-final clash against Morocco’s Atlas Lions.

This is because, the team’s captain, Wilfred Ndidi is suspended for the game due to card accumulation.

Ndidi was cautioned in Nigeria’s Round of 16 encounter against the Mambas of Mozambique.

The Besiktas star was also booked in the quarter-final tie against Tunisia.

Recall that Osimhen captained the Super Eagles in their last group game against Uganda.

Osimhen was named Super Eagles vice-captain on the eve of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

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AFCON 2025: You’re Not Bigger Than Super Eagles – Mikel Obi Warns Osimhen (Video)

John Mikel Obi, a former Super Eagles captain, has cautioned Victor Osimhen that he is “not bigger than the team.”

Mikel Obi was speaking on his podcast about the on-field clash between Osimhen and Ademola Lookman.

Both players were involved in an angry confrontation during Nigeria’s 4-0 victory over Mozambique at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Osimhen berated Lookman for not passing and signalled to the bench demanding to be substituted.

“The part where he stopped playing, running and making efforts; that part I don’t like,”Mikel Obi said.

“The part where he stood up after the game and walked straight into the dressing room. That part I didn’t like.

“Football is always about the team. No individual is bigger than the national team, and Victor knows that.”

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Victor Osimhen Is Not Leaving AFCON Camp, Outburst With Lookman Has Been Settled — NFF Official

A senior official of the Nigerian Football Federation has debunked circulating rumours that Super Eagles forward and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen is set to leave the Nigeria camp at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

This was disclosed by a FIFA and CAF-accredited journalist, Adepoju Samuel, who spoke with the official about the outburst between Osimhen and Ademola Lookman during the round of 16 game against Mozambique, which ended 4-0 in favour of the Super Eagles.

Samuel wrote on his X handle on Tuesday, “A top team official just confirmed the latest situation over yesterday’s incident.

“The official said everything has been sorted since last night, and we are all good. There was no discussion about Osimhen leaving the tournament. The issue has been resolved as a family.”

Recall that Nigerian football fans criticised Osimhen for his angry outburst at Lookman during the game.

The Galatasaray striker was captured on camera yelling at Lookman in the 63rd minute after the Atalanta man missed a chance when Osimhen was open.

Lookman had already created two chances for Osimhen at that point, with one being a direct assist and the other coming through Akor Adams.

In the footage, Osimhen first pulled away from captain Wilfred Ndidi, then pointed his finger angrily at Lookman before shouting his displeasure at his teammate. At the end, he could be heard saying in pidgin, “No try am again,” which means “do not try that again.”

Osimhen asked to be subbed off subsequently and was then booed off the pitch by the fans as Moses Simon came on for the striker.

The incident sparked widespread criticism on the social media platform X, with fans questioning Osimhen’s attitude despite the team’s dominant performance.

However, reacting on Tuesday, Lookman shared pictures of himself alongside Victor Osimhen and Bruno Onyemaechi on the pitch following Nigeria’s win against Mozambique at the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16, which was played on Monday.

The footballer shared the post on his official Instagram page on Tuesday with the caption,“TOGETHER ALWAYS”.

Also, both the Eagles coach, Eric Chelle and the captain, Wilfred Ndidi, have dismissed the rumoured misunderstanding between the duo talismen while urging Nigerians to keep backing the team as they focus on their next outing against either Algeria or DR Congo in the quarter finals.

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AFCON 2025: Osimhen Threatens To Dump Super Eagles, Return To Galatasaray After Altercation With Lookman

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has reportedly threatened to step away from the national team and head back to Turkey.

According to Arise News, Osimhen was left fuming following his altercation with Ademola Lookman during the 4-0 win over Mozambique at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday.

Having scored a brace thanks to assists from Lookman, the 27-year-old lashed out at his team-mate for failing to pass to him in the 64th minute.

Osimhen then beckoned on the bench asking to be taken off, before he was replaced by Moses Simon.

At full time, Osimhen stormed out of the stadium and dropped his accreditation card, insisting he was “done” with the national team and wanted to fly back to Turkey.

He was then pacified by senior officials of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF.

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