Osimhen All Smiles: Nigerian star lights up Galatasaray training on return

Victor Osimhen smiles with his teammates in training.

Osimhen All Smiles: Nigerian star lights up Galatasaray training on return

Izuchukwu Akawor • Izuchukwu Akawor • 04:11 - 22.11.2024

Nigeria's Victor Osimhen is back training with his Turkish club Galatasaray after leading the Super Eagles to AFCON 2025.

Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen is back in training with Galatasaray, radiating positivity as he rejoins his teammates following a successful international stint with the Super Eagles.

Osimhen played a key role in helping Nigeria secure qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, scoring one goal in two matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda.

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Despite his contributions, the Super Eagles faced a mixed outcome during the qualifiers, managing only one point from their last two matches, including a disappointing home defeat to Rwanda.

Osimhen started the final game against Rwanda on the bench and came on as a late substitute, playing just 13 minutes in the infamous defeat in Uyo on Monday.

Victor Osimhen returned to the Super Eagles after missing the trip against Libya | Credit: NFF
Victor Osimhen returned to the Super Eagles after missing the trip against Libya | Credit: NFF
Victor Osimhen celebrates his 23rd goal for Nigeria Super Eagles. (Photo Credit: Osimhen/IG)

Now back in Turkey, the 25-year-old has been spotted training at Galatasaray's Florya Metin Oktay Facilities, where he appeared to be in high spirits.

Photos shared by the club show Osimhen smiling and enjoying interactions with his teammates.

Osimhen smiling in Galatasaray training.
Osimhen smiling in Galatasaray training.
Happy squad.

Since joining Galatasaray from Napoli in the summer, he has made a significant impact, netting eight goals and providing three assists in just nine appearances.

Galatasaray is preparing for their upcoming match against Bodrumspor this Saturday, and Osimhen will be keen to add to his tally.

Victor Osimhen celebrates at Rams Park || Imago

The club shared updates on their training sessions, highlighting Osimhen's enthusiasm as they gear up for the 13th week of the Trendyol Super League.

With his impressive form and a positive attitude, Osimhen looks poised to continue making waves in Turkish football as he aims to contribute further to Galatasaray's success this season.

Osimhen is Gala's top scorer in the Lig. (Photo Credit: Galatasaray/X)

The Lions are the only unbeaten team left in the Super Lig this season with 10 wins and a draw in 11 matches this season.

Galatasaray are also the Lig’s top scorers this season with 32 goals and Osimhen is the top scorer with six goals despite playing just six matches.