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Osimhen undergoes scan on arm injury

Victor Osimhen, the Galatasaray striker, underwent a scan for an arm injury sustained during a UEFA Champions League match against Liverpool, with surgery potentially needed depending on the severity of the fracture.

Mar 23 • 01:12 UTC
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Osimhen recounts Mikel’s support during early Eagles days

Victor Osimhen shares his experience of support from John Obi Mikel during his early days with the Super Eagles.

Mar 22 • 00:00 UTC
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Even without football, I would have made it — Osimhen

Victor Osimhen shares his self-belief and early life hustle in a recent livestream, emphasizing his connection to Galatasaray and his determination to succeed irrespective of football.

Mar 21 • 11:36 UTC
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Drogba, Ighalo, Mikel shaped my career — Osimhen

Victor Osimhen credits Didier Drogba, Odion Ighalo, and John Obi Mikel as major influences in his football career during a recent livestream.

Mar 21 • 09:27 UTC
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How a Super Eagles star turned me away from Iheanacho’s room in 2017 — Osimhen

Victor Osimhen shares a humorous anecdote about his first call-up to the Nigerian national team in 2017, where he was initially turned away from Kelechi Iheanacho's room by a senior teammate before being welcomed in.

Mar 21 • 09:00 UTC
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Osimhen returns to Nigeria ahead of surgery decision

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has returned to Nigeria to evaluate treatment options after suffering a fractured forearm during a Champions League match against Liverpool.

Mar 21 • 00:15 UTC
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Osimhen returns to Nigeria ahead of surgery decision

Victor Osimhen is back in Nigeria to consider surgery options for a fractured forearm sustained during a Champions League match.

Mar 21 • 00:06 UTC
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BREAKING: Liverpool 'disgusted' at 'vile and abhorrent' racist abuse aimed at Ibrahima Konate

Liverpool FC has strongly condemned the racist abuse directed at defender Ibrahima Konate following a match against Galatasaray.

Mar 20 • 13:22 UTC
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Osimhen to undergo surgery after arm fracture against Liverpool

Victor Osimhen, a striker for Galatasaray, may require surgery after suffering an arm fracture during a match against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League.

Mar 19 • 11:31 UTC
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Chelle drops Osimhen, Nwabali from Eagles’ Iran, Jordan ties

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has omitted key players Victor Osimhen and Stanley Nwabali from his squad for upcoming international friendlies against Iran and Jordan.

Mar 18 • 12:00 UTC
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Onuachu scores in 10th straight game as Osimhen nets 170th

Paul Onuachu extended his scoring streak to ten consecutive games as he and Victor Osimhen achieved notable milestones in the Turkish Super Lig.

Mar 15 • 00:00 UTC
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Osimhen scores as Galatasaray beat İstanbul Başakşehir 3-0

Victor Osimhen scored as Galatasaray secured a 3-0 win against İstanbul Başakşehir in a Turkish Süper Lig match, keeping them in contention for the league title.

Mar 14 • 20:29 UTC
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Osimhen cheated by VAR vs Liverpool – Lineker

Gary Lineker criticized the VAR decision that disallowed Victor Osimhen's goal in the UEFA Champions League match between Galatasaray and Liverpool, citing a questionable offside ruling as the cause.

Mar 14 • 00:01 UTC
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I’ll never forget the love of Gala fans — Osimhen

Victor Osimhen expressed deep gratitude for the tribute Galatasaray fans paid to his late mother during a UEFA Champions League match against Liverpool.

Mar 12 • 03:19 UTC
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Osimhen fires Liverpool second leg warning

Victor Osimhen cautions Liverpool that Galatasaray is capable of causing problems during their UEFA Champions League second leg at Anfield, following a solid first-leg performance against the Premier League team.

Mar 12 • 03:18 UTC
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Osimhen surprises sister with Tesla Cybertruck

Victor Osimhen surprised his sister, Blessing Osimhen, with a Tesla Cybertruck, showcasing their close family bond.

Mar 12 • 02:31 UTC
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Video: A moving tifos from Galatasaray fans makes Osimhen cry

Galatasaray fans drew attention during their match against Liverpool with a heartfelt gesture honoring their Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, which brought him to tears.

Mar 11 • 11:39 UTC
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UCL: Osimhen assist helps Galatasaray edge Liverpool 1-0 in round-of-16 first-leg

Galatasaray secured a 1-0 victory over Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League round of 16, with Victor Osimhen providing the assist for the only goal.

Mar 10 • 20:59 UTC
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Champions League: the emotional moment of Victor Osimhen in front of the tifo paying tribute to his deceased mother

Victor Osimhen was moved to tears during a Champions League match as Turkish fans paid tribute to him and his late mother with a heartfelt display.

Mar 10 • 20:39 UTC
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Liverpool struggles after dramatic night in Istanbul – two goals disallowed

Liverpool faced a challenging match in Istanbul against Galatasaray, where only one goal counted despite two being disallowed.

Mar 10 • 19:39 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
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Galatasaray.. A Nightmare Disturbing the Calculations of Europe's Giants

Galatasaray secured a significant 1-0 victory over Liverpool in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, solidifying their reputation as a formidable force in European football.

Mar 10 • 19:26 UTC
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UCL preview: Osimhen, Lookman set for Champions League round of 16 tests

Nigerian forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman are set to face tough fixtures in the Champions League round of 16 as their teams, Galatasaray and Atlético Madrid respectively, go up against English clubs.

Mar 10 • 16:12 UTC
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UCL: Osimhen moves to top of POTM standings

Victor Osimhen has taken the lead in the UEFA Champions League's Player of the Match standings with four awards following his impressive performances for Galatasaray S.K.

Mar 10 • 09:36 UTC
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UCL: Osimhen to surpass Musa, eyes Yilmaz record

Victor Osimhen is set to break the Nigerian appearance record in the UEFA Champions League as he plays for Galatasaray against Liverpool, surpassing Ahmed Musa.

Mar 10 • 01:12 UTC
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Osimhen fires Liverpool warning as Barca plots striker’s transfer

Victor Osimhen expressed confidence in Galatasaray's ability to perform against Liverpool in the Champions League after a recent victory over Besiktas.

Mar 9 • 02:05 UTC
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Gala boss says no release clause for Osimhen amid chase

Galatasaray president Dursun Ozbek has stated that Victor Osimhen's contract does not include a release clause, firmly indicating that he will remain with the club despite interest from other European teams.

Mar 6 • 01:37 UTC
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Gala president denies owing Osimhen, others salaries

Dursun Ozbek, the president of Galatasaray, refutes claims that the club owes Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen and other players unpaid salaries, asserting financial compliance with contracts.

Mar 5 • 00:13 UTC
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Kompany wants Osimhen to replace Kane at Bayern

Bayern Munich's head coach Vincent Kompany is considering Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen as a potential replacement for Harry Kane.

Mar 4 • 02:15 UTC
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Galatasaray drop Osimhen for Alanyaspor cup tie

Galatasaray has omitted Victor Osimhen from their Turkish Cup match against Alanyaspor as they aim to conclude their group campaign successfully while managing a hectic schedule.

Mar 3 • 03:52 UTC
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Victor Osimhen's secret contract clause after Man Utd snub and Liverpool name dropped

Victor Osimhen's Galatasaray contract contains a hidden clause that complicates potential transfers to Premier League clubs after previous interests from Manchester United and Liverpool.

Mar 1 • 09:58 UTC
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UCL: Osimhen to face Liverpool after admitting Anfield worry

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen will confront Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League knockout stages despite expressing a desire to avoid the formidable English club.

Feb 28 • 01:19 UTC
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VIDEO: ‘How bodi?’ Thierry Henry greets Osimhen in Pidgin

Thierry Henry shares a moment with Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen on live TV, conversing in Pidgin English after a UEFA Champions League match.

Feb 26 • 10:13 UTC
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UCL: Osimhen criticizes Galatasaray's performance despite victory over Juventus

Victor Osimhen has expressed disappointment with Galatasaray's performance in their UEFA Champions League playoff win over Juventus, emphasizing the need for improvement.

Feb 26 • 07:46 UTC
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Juve narrowly misses the feat

Juventus narrowly missed a miraculous comeback against Galatasaray, losing 4-3 on aggregate after a battle in the Champions League match.

Feb 26 • 05:24 UTC
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Osimhen’s late goal seals Galatasaray’s spot in UCL last 16

Victor Osimhen's late goal helped Galatasaray secure their place in the UEFA Champions League last 16 despite Juventus's remarkable fightback.

Feb 26 • 00:19 UTC
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Juventus Drags Galatasaray to Extra Time but is Eliminated by Osimhen

Juventus fights back to force extra time against Galatasaray but ultimately loses due to a late goal by Victor Osimhen.

Feb 25 • 23:06 UTC
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Barca need striker like Osimhen – Henry

Thierry Henry emphasizes the need for Barcelona to acquire elite striker Victor Osimhen to enhance their goal-scoring capabilities.

Feb 21 • 00:19 UTC
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Gala fans to honour Osimhen’s late mother

Galatasaray fans plan to pay tribute to Victor Osimhen's late mother with a special display at an upcoming home match.

Feb 21 • 00:17 UTC
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‘Assist king’ Osimhen relishes new role

Victor Osimhen embraces his new role as a playmaker despite a scoring drought, contributing significantly to Galatasaray's victories in recent matches.

Feb 19 • 02:00 UTC
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Nigerian hitman strikes fear in opponents – Del Piero

Juventus legend Alessandro Del Piero praises Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen for his significant contribution in Galatasaray's UEFA Champions League match against Juventus, despite not scoring himself.

Feb 19 • 01:26 UTC
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Galatasaray 5-2 Juventus: Osimhen grabs two assists in seven-goal thriller

Victor Osimhen played a crucial role in Galatasaray's 5-2 victory over Juventus in a Champions League playoff, providing two assists despite not scoring himself.

Feb 18 • 00:34 UTC
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Osimhen’s Galatasaray thrash Juve 5-2 in UCL first leg playoff

Galatasaray defeated Juventus 5-2 in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League playoff, with a standout performance from Noa Lang who scored twice.

Feb 17 • 21:30 UTC
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Mbappé, Koulibaly, and Osimhen: Is Walking on the Pitch Laziness or Tactical Genius?

This article discusses the surprising trend of top football players like Kylian Mbappé and Victor Osimhen leading in walking statistics during games, challenging traditional views on athletic performance.

Feb 17 • 17:28 UTC
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UCL play-off preview: Osimhen’s Galatasaray face Juventus as Madrid take on Benfica

The UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-offs feature Galatasaray facing Juventus and Real Madrid taking on Benfica, with crucial matches set for February 2026.

Feb 17 • 15:00 UTC
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‘Napoli treated me like a dog’ before Galatasaray move — Osimhen

Victor Osimhen expressed feelings of mistreatment by Napoli prior to his transfer to Galatasaray, mentioning interest from Juventus.

Feb 17 • 14:46 UTC
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"They treated me like a dog".. Osimhen levels sharp criticism at his former team

Victor Osimhen criticized his former team Napoli for their handling of a public incident that contributed to his departure.

Feb 17 • 11:51 UTC
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[FULL LIST] UCL league phase: Mbappe, Osimhen ranked in UEFA’s top 10

The article highlights the top-ranked players in UEFA’s Player of the Month leaderboard for the Champions League league phase, including Kylian Mbappé and Victor Osimhen.

Feb 16 • 19:42 UTC
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Barca relaunch move for €80m Osimhen

Barcelona has renewed their interest in Victor Osimhen, preparing a new bid for the striker from Galatasaray as they plan for the future.

Feb 12 • 03:20 UTC
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Turkish football expert dismisses Osimhen–Icardi rivalry

A Turkish football expert has downplayed the perceived rivalry between Galatasaray strikers Victor Osimhen and Mauro Icardi despite their goal-scoring records.

Feb 11 • 00:21 UTC
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AFCON: Chelle reveals Osimhen played injured, explains Onyedika struggle

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle disclosed that Victor Osimhen played with a hamstring injury during the Africa Cup of Nations and noted Raphael Onyedika's difficulties in the semi-final against Morocco.

Feb 10 • 00:42 UTC

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