“I would like to thank my daughter” — Victor Osimhen dedicates Galatasaray’s success

By Monsurah Olatunji

Nigeria superstar Victor Osimhen, riding high after scoring two crucial goals in Galatasaray’s thrilling 3-1 victory over Trabzonspor, took a moment to express his gratitude to his teammates, the club’s passionate supporters, and his family following his record-breaking performance.

“Of course, the record is a great achievement, but I would like to thank my teammates very much, especially today, Yunus was very unifying,” Osimhen said in an interview on the club’s website.

“Goals make me happy, of course, but I want to repay the support my teammates have given me since I arrived here with goals.”

Osimhen, whose connection with the club has deepened throughout the season, shared his pride in achieving such a milestone with Galatasaray.

“I’m very happy to score goals, but it’s a special pleasure for me to go down in the history of this great club. We will continue to fight until the end of the season,” he affirmed, fully focused on further success.

The striker also acknowledged the extraordinary passion and loyalty of Galatasaray’s supporters, which has been a major source of motivation for him.

“I really can’t express how much it means to me; they show me so much love. There is a fan base here that gives everything for the team.

“It’s an incredible passion that I’ve never experienced in my career,” he expressed with deep emotion.

As Osimhen eyes the remainder of the season, he also faces a significant personal decision.

“Finally, I have to make a very big decision. Everyone at the club, the fans, and my family have been really supportive throughout this process.

“I would also like to thank my daughter and send my regards from here. I will continue to give everything for the team until the end of the season. Then, we will make our decisions,” he shared.

Having already clinched the Turkish Cup, the dynamic 26-year-old is now laser-focused on securing the Turkish Super Lig title for the Yellow-Reds and completing a historic season.

Samuel Ahmadu

Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He began his career at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.

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