Turkey: Galatasaray coach talks up ‘valuable player’ Osimhen

Sport Turkey: Galatasaray coach talks up ‘valuable player’ Osimhen Published on April 27, 2026 By Mike Oyebola googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Galatasaray head coach, Okan Buruk, has said Victor Osimhen elevates the performance of his teammates. Osimhen made his first start for the Yellow and Reds since sustaining an injury last month, featuring against Fenerbahçe on Sunday. The Nigerian made a significant contribution, scoring the curtain raiser in the 3-0 victory at the RAMS Park. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); The powerful striker also had a goal chalked off for offside early in the second half. Osimhen has so far registered 20 goals across all competitions for the Yellow and Reds this season. Buruk reckoned the 27-year-old is valuable, and important to his team. “Osimhen is valuable and important for us. He’s a character who elevates the performance of his teammates,” Buruk said after the game. Don't Miss Siasia, Amokachi vie for U-23 Eagles coaching role You may like Turkey: Osimhen sets record in Galatasaray’s 3-0 win over Fenerbahçe Turkey: Osimhen proud of Galatasaray display in win over Fenerbahçe Turkey: ‘Galatasaray want to sell Osimhen’ – Uzundurukan reveals price tag Turkey: ‘I can score against any team’ – Osimhen boasts after Fenerbahçe defeat Turkey: Osimhen scores in Galatasaray’s derby win over Fenerbahçe Turkey: Osimhen cleared to face Fenerbahçe in Istanbul derby

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