By Monsurah Olatunji
Victor Osimhen is reportedly taking legal action against a Turkish journalist who accused him of assault and bribery, following an incident where the journalist claimed the Nigerian striker punched him in the face.
The allegations stemmed from an encounter where Osimhen, who is currently on loan from Napoli to Galatasaray, was reportedly approached by paparazzi attempting to take photos of him.
The journalist claimed Osimhen reacted aggressively, but the player has firmly denied these accusations.
Osimhen’s close friend, radio on-air personality Onokala Onyebuchi, known as ‘Buchi Laba,’ shared the news on X, confirming that legal proceedings are underway.
“Victor Osimhen has officially sued the journalist who accused him of hitting him. The case will officially start in court tomorrow,” Buchi Laba wrote.
He further added, “As Victor said, if he did hit him, justice will be served. But if the journalist lied, he will face the full consequences of the law. Why spoil his name?”
Buchi Laba also clarified the details of the incident, stating that Osimhen had not been at a club, but rather at an African restaurant, and that he had only asked the photographers not to disturb his private time.
He expressed frustration at the false narrative, especially considering the rivalry between Osimhen’s Galatasaray and Fenerbahce.
The matter is set to be resolved in court, as Osimhen looks to protect his reputation and seek justice.
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.
