Turkey: Osimhen Rated Among Best Strikers in the World
Turkish football manager and former player, Fatih Terim, has praised Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen, describing him as one of the world's finest strikers.
Speaking to 24saatgazetesi, Terim highlighted the unique attributes that make Osimhen a formidable opponent.
According to Terim, Osimhen's clinical finishing, physical presence, and ability to score goals even when it's not his primary focus set him apart as one of the best strikers in the world.
The Galatasaray forward has showcased his goal-scoring abilities before sustaining a groin injury during the 2026/27 season. Prior to the injury, Osimhen had scored six goals and provided two assists across four matches for the Turkish club.
Despite the setback, Osimhen has been included in Nigeria's 24-man squad for the preliminary Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau.
Nigeria's Victor Osimhen: A Striker of Exceptional Abilities
- Turkish football manager and former player, Fatih Terim, has praised Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen, describing him as one of the world's finest strikers.
- Osimhen has been delivering impressive performances for Galatasaray before sustaining a groin injury during the 2026/27 season.
- Before the injury, Osimhen had scored six goals and assisted two times in four matches for the Turkish club.
- Despite the setback, Osimhen has been selected for Nigeria's 24-man squad for the preliminary Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau.
Victor Osimhen: A Striker of Exceptional Abilities
Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen has caught the attention of Turkish football manager and former player Fatih Terim, who has dubbed the player as one of the world's top strikers.
Osimhen has been impressing for Galatasaray before sustaining a groin injury during the 2026/27 season. Before the injury, Osimhen had scored six goals and provided two assists in four games for the Turkish club.
Despite the setback, Osimhen has been included in Nigeria's 24-man squad for the preliminary Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
