13.10.2025 12:22
Galatasaray's star striker Victor Osimhen has once again made headlines due to incidents involving the Nigerian National Team. His training on a dirt field and traveling in old buses have drawn criticism, while the Nigerian Football Federation's request to "never take him off the field again" has caused significant discomfort among the yellow-red camp.
Galatasaray's 75 million euro star Victor Osimhen is once again in the spotlight due to the conditions he experienced during the Nigeria National Team camp.
The 26-year-old striker, who joined the national team for the matches against Lesotho and Benin, was seen training on a dirt field. It was also claimed that the team traveled in an old and poorly maintained bus. These images caused great discomfort within the Galatasaray management. Osimhen, who was injured in the previous match against Rwanda, had missed the matches against Eyüpspor, Konyaspor, and Eintracht Frankfurt for this reason.
WARNING FROM THE NIGERIAN FEDERATION THAT DREW REACTIONS
While the Galatasaray side reacted to their player playing under these conditions, the latest demand from the Nigeria Football Federation overflowed the cup.
It was learned that a senior official from the federation warned coach Eric Chelle, saying, "Do not take Osimhen out of the game unless he is injured." This decision was made following the reaction of the star player who was substituted in the 89th minute of the Lesotho match.
GALATASARAY IS CONCERNED
Galatasaray management believes that the physical load and training conditions Osimhen is experiencing in the national team are putting the player's health at risk. The yellow-reds argue that the star striker should be trained in a professional environment and are preparing to communicate with the Nigeria Football Federation on this matter.
CONTINUING TO SHINE IN THE NATIONAL JERSEY
Amidst all these discussions, Victor Osimhen has scored 26 goals in 43 matches wearing the Nigeria National Team jersey. Despite maintaining his high performance, Galatasaray is concerned that the heavy working conditions the player is experiencing in the national team may negatively affect his career.