Nigerian footballer and Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen has reportedly purchased a private jet.
This was disclosed by his colleague, Victor Boniface, in a post on his Instagram story.
Boniface cheered on Victor Osimhen’s latest luxury splurge, sharing a photo with the caption: “Congratulations @victorosimhen”.
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Victor Osimhen has been inundated with congratulatory messages from fans and notable entertainment figures, despite no official confirmation.
Dursun Özbek, the Galatasaray president, has stated that Victor Osimhen will not be forced to leave the club in January.
Osimhen linked up with the Yellow and Reds from Serie A club, Napoli on loan in September.
There is a clause in the contract which allow the striker to move to another club in January.
The 25-year-old has recently been linked with a move to Manchester United.
Özbek however believed the NigerIan will remain at the club for the remainder of the campaign.
‘”He is our player this season. There is a very difficult clause for him to leave at mid-season. According to our agreement, he will play for us until the end of the season,” he told A Spor.
“No one should bend him. He will make his own decision at the end of the season. If he wants to continue at Galatasaray, he can.”
Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian forward, has solidified his place in the country’s football history by becoming the joint-second all-time top scorer for the Super Eagles.
Osimhen achieved the milestone on Thursday night, scoring his 23rd goal for Nigeria in a crucial 1-1 draw against Benin Republic during their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match.
The Galatasaray striker now shares the second spot on the nation’s scoring chart with the legendary Segun Odegbami.
The late Rashidi Yekini remains Nigeria’s top scorer with an unmatched tally of 37 goals.
At just 25 years old, Osimhen has the potential to climb higher on the scoring chart.
He will have another opportunity to surpass Odegbami and edge closer to Yekini’s record when the Super Eagles face Rwanda’s Amavubi in their final 2025 AFCON qualifier on Monday.
Osimhen’s consistent goal-scoring exploits continue to solidify his reputation as one of Africa’s finest footballers and a pivotal figure for the Super Eagles.
Check out Nigeria’s all-time scorers [Top 5]
Rashidi Yekini – 37 Goals
Victor Osimhen – 23 Goals
Segun Odegbami – 23 Goals
Yakubu Aiyegbeni – 21 Goals
Ikechukwu Uche – 19 Goals
In preparation for Nigeria’s Super Eagles Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya in Uyo on Friday, coach Austin Eguavoen stated that the team has sufficient firepower to compensate for Victor Osimhen’s absence.
Osimhen would not feature in the two-legged tie after suffering an injury during Galatasaray’s Super Lig encounter against Kasımpaşa on September 28.
The diagnosis revealed a strain and minor bleeding in his left posterior muscle group and that meant he will not recover in time for the trip to Uyo.
In his pre-match interaction with the media, Eguavoen said although Osimhen is a key part of the team, there are those who will step up to the challenge.
“It’s a huge miss. We all know how important and impactful Osimhen can be, but we have other players who can fit into his shoes. He’s not here physically, but I am 100% sure he is here spiritually with us,” Eguavoen told NFF TV.
After Friday’s game at the Godswill Akpabio stadium in Uyo, the Super Eagles will travel to fulfil the reverse fixture next Tuesday, October 15.
Nigeria currently tops Group D with four point from two games.
Tomorrow’s fixture will kick-off 5 PM Nigeria time.
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen took to Instagram on Sunday, October 6, 2024, to celebrate his daughter, Hailey, as she turns 2.
Osimhen expressed gratitude to God for blessing his child with another year and showered her with wishes for grace, kindness, and infinite mercy.
The 25-year-old Napoli striker wrote: “Thank you GOD for giving my child another year in this new era. I hope that this year will be marked by many instances of your goodness in our lives, continue to shower her with your grace, kindness and infinite mercy. Keep her on the right track and away from harmful forces AMEN! HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY LOVE.”
Victor Osimhen accompanied the birthday message with adorable photos and a video of him and Hailey at Galatasaray’s stadium.
Hailey True, the daughter of Victor Osimhen and his girlfriend Stefanie Kim Ladewig, holds multiple citizenships, blending her Nigerian heritage with Italian and German roots.
Victor has spoken about the importance of ensuring that Hailey embraces her Nigerian heritage while reminiscing about his own childhood experiences.
Austin Eguavoen, the Super Eagles interim manager, has said that he would have to decide today whether to start Victor Osimhen against the Republic of Benin.
Both teams will clash in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier on Saturday evening.
The match will hold at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.
Osimhen was the last player to report to the Super Eagles camp.
The 25-year-old had to sort out his future, following his failure to secure a move to Chelsea or Al Ahli from Napoli during the summer transfer window.
Osimhen ended up joining Turkish side Galatasaray on loan on Thursday, after which he arrived to join the Super Eagles in training in Uyo.
Speaking on whether Osimhen will start against Benin, Eguavoen said at his pre-match press conference:
“To answer that, you know we have a pool of 23 players. So it is something I have to sleep over and then decide who starts tomorrow.”