Victor Osimhen

Nigerians abroad: Fago, Umar open goal accounts for Plzen, Valencia

Nigerians abroad: Fago, Umar open goal accounts for Plzen, Valencia

Salim Fago and Umar Sadiq opened their goal accounts for new clubs Viktoria Plzen and Valencia at the weekend, Afrosport reports. Fago, who was part of the Super Eagles squad at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, joined Plzen from Croatian side Hajduk Split during the winter transfer window. After starting for the second consecutive Czech First League game in a row, the 23-year-old...

Osimhen sets scoring streak record in comfortable Galatasaray win

Osimhen sets scoring streak record in comfortable Galatasaray win

Victor Osimhen set a new goal scoring streak as Galatasaray defeated Rizespor 3-0 away from home in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday, Afrosport reports. The Nigerian superstar was on target in the previous league game against Kayserispor, coupled with an assist. He scored the final goal against Rizespor in the 73rd minute after Baris Yilmaz and Yunus Akgun put Galatasaray in front in the 19th...

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Osimhen scores 200th career goal in Galatasaray win

Victor Osimhen scored the 200th goal of his career for both club and country in Galatasaray's 4-0 win over Kayserispor in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday, Afrosport reports. Aaron Opoku gave Galatasaray the lead by putting the ball into his own net in the seventh minute before Osimhen made it 2-0 from the penalty spot in the 26th minute. It was the 165th goal in...

Osimhen scores 50th Galatasaray goal after AFCON 2025 return

Osimhen scores 50th Galatasaray goal after AFCON 2025 return

Victor Osimhen scored his 50th goal in the colours of Galatasaray, and for the first time since his return from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, in the 3-1 away win over Faith Karagumruk in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday, Afrosport reports. The Super Eagles forward started the midweek game against Spanish giants Atletico Madrid which ended in a 1-1 draw. It was his first...

AFCON 2025: Lookman plays down touchline exchange with Osimhen after Super Eagles win

AFCON 2025: Three Super Eagles players make CAF best XI

Three Nigerian players have been named in the official Best XI of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, unveiled on Wednesday by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Afrosport reports. The star-studded selection features standout performers from Nigeria, champions Senegal, and hosts Morocco, reflecting an unforgettable competition in Rabat. Senegal dominated the lineup, led by captain Sadio Mane, who was also named Player of the Tournament...