Osimhen resumes Galatasaray training all smiling

Published on: 13 September 2024

Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen trained with his new club, Galatasaray for the first since his summer transfer move from Napoli, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

Osimhen after a long transfer saga moved on a dry loan to the Turkish outfit two days after the end of the summer transfer window in top-five Europe leagues.

The 25-year-old after putting pen to paper left for the national team where he played twice in four days for Nigeria against Benin Republic and Rwanda during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

Osimhen featured in both games as a substitute, the new Galatasaray forward scored against Benin Republic in the game played at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria.

He returned to training with Galatasaray after helping the Super Eagles secure a respectable result in their 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier.

With his national team commitments fulfilled, Osimhen is now focused on making an impact for Galatasaray in the Super Lig as they continue their title defense against Rizespor on Saturday.

 

By Olujimi Dare Ogun

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