15.12.2025 18:20
With the victory against Antalyaspor, Galatasaray continues its journey at full speed, but the coaching staff is facing a challenging period ahead. Due to the Africa Cup of Nations, Okan Buruk will have a significantly reduced squad. Victor Osimhen, İsmail Jakobs, and Mario Lemina, who will compete in the Africa Cup of Nations, will be away from Galatasaray for one month if their teams reach the final.
The current leader of the Super League, Galatasaray, the champion of the last 3 seasons, is entering a critical period due to the Africa Cup of Nations.
3 PLAYERS GOING TO THE AFRICA CUP
In the yellow-red team, Nigerian Victor Osimhen, Senegalese Ismail Jakobs, and Gabonese Mario Lemina have been called up to their national teams.
THEY MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR ABOUT A MONTH
The three players will not be able to play for their teams during the Africa Cup of Nations, which will start on December 21 and end on January 18. It is also not expected that these three players will participate in the Super Cup matches. If there are players who manage to take their teams to the finals, these players will not have the chance to play against Gaziantep FK on January 18, or against Atletico Madrid, Karagümrük, and Manchester City between January 21-28.
A PROCESS THAT WILL CHALLENGE THE TECHNICAL STAFF
It has been learned that head coach Okan Buruk is focusing on alternative plans, especially in the attack and midfield rotation, during the Africa Cup. The yellow-reds aim to navigate this critical period with minimal losses.