Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, continued his blistering form on Friday night, finding the back of the net as Galatasaray secured a 2-0 victory away to Samsunspor at the Samsun 19 May Stadium.
Currently on loan from Italian giants Napoli, Osimhen showcased his class once again, calmly slotting past the goalkeeper in the 46th minute after a superb assist from Yunus Akgün.
The Nigerian’s well-taken strike effectively wrapped up the win for the Turkish champions and further underlined his reputation as one of the most sought-after strikers in European football.
Now boasting an impressive record of 29 goals and 6 assists in 33 appearances across all competitions, Osimhen’s exploits have placed him firmly on the radar of elite clubs across the continent.
Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, Manchester United, and Juventus are reportedly among the top sides keeping tabs on the 26-year-old as the summer transfer window approaches.
While questions linger over his next career move, Osimhen’s scorching form serves as a timely boost for Nigeria ahead of the Unity Cup tournament scheduled to hold in London.
Super Eagles boss Eric Chelle will be eager for his star striker to sustain this momentum during what promises to be a pivotal phase for the national side.
Following a frustrating 1-1 draw at home to Zimbabwe, Nigeria’s quest for World Cup qualification has hit a snag.
With just seven points, the Super Eagles trail group leaders South Africa by six, currently occupying fourth place, leaving little margin for error in the matches to come.
However, with Osimhen in peak condition, the Malian coach will be banking on his lethal finishing to reignite Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
