Turkish Super Lig

Osimhen strikes again as Galatasaray power past Goztepe to remain top of Super Lig

Osimhen strikes again as Galatasaray power past Goztepe to remain top of Super Lig

Victor Osimhen was on the scoresheet on Sunday as Galatasaray claimed a 3–1 comeback win over Goztepe in their Turkish Super Lig clash, Afrosport reports. The visitors made a bright start, silencing the home fans when Efkan Bekiroglu gave Goztepe the lead in the sixth minute at Rams Park. Their advantage, however, was short-lived. Osimhen pounced on a defensive mistake, rounded the goalkeeper, and calmly slotted...

Ndidi nets first Besiktas goal in victory over Konyaspor

Ndidi nets first Besiktas goal in victory over Konyaspor

Wilfred Ndidi scored his first Besiktas goal as they returned to winning ways in the Turkish Super Lig with a comfortable 2–0 victory over Konyaspor on Wednesday night, Afrosport reports. The Nigerian midfielder, who joined the Turkish club in the summer, scored the opening goal in the first-half, helping the Black Eagles end their two-game unbeaten run. Konya deplasmanında 3 puan bizim. 💪 Tümosan Konyaspor 0-2...

Ndidi: Super Eagles star given major role as Besiktas reshuffle leadership

Ndidi: Super Eagles star given major role as Besiktas reshuffle leadership

Turkish giants Besiktas have appointed Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi as the club’s new vice-captain, Afrosport reports. This comes after a statement made by the club’s board of directors on Friday, confirming that Turkey international Orkun Kokcu will serve as new captain. A statement from Besiktas read: “With the decision of our President Serdal Island and the Board of Directors, changes have been made regarding the...

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Nigerians abroad: Moses Simon, Onuachu lead Paris FC, Trabzonspor to victory

Moses Simon provided an assist in Paris FC's 2-0 win over Lorient in the French Ligue 1 while Paul Onuachu scored and provided an assist in Trabzonspor's 4-0 win over Kayserispor in the Turkish Super Lig on Friday, Afrosport reports. Simon laid the ball for Ivory Coast forward Jean-Philippe Krasso for his fourth goal involvement (two goals, two assists) since his summer move from Nantes. 4...

Osimhen refutes physical assault claims from Turkish Journalist, threatens legal action

Galatasaray handed boost as Osimhen returns ahead of Konyaspor clash

Victor Osimhen has returned to full training with Galatasaray after recovering from the ankle injury that kept him sidelined for two weeks, Afrosport reports. The 26-year-old sustained the setback while on international duty with Nigeria earlier this month, forcing him to miss the Turkish champions’ recent fixtures against Eyupspor in the league and Eintracht Frankfurt in Europe. His absence was deeply felt, with Galatasaray suffering an...