Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen praised by coach Terim

Fatih Terim, the coach of Galatasaray, has lauded Victor Osimhen, describing him as one of the best strikers globally and extremely challenging to handle in one-on-one situations. Terim emphasized Osimhen's finishing ability, physical presence, and capacity to exploit defensive errors.

Osimhen, 27, has scored six goals and provided two assists in four appearances this season but is currently recovering from a groin injury sustained on September 4 during a match against Istanbul Basaksehir. Medical tests revealed a moderate-to-severe strain in his right adductor muscle group, causing him to miss subsequent matches, including Galatasaray's Champions League opener.

Despite his injury, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle included Osimhen in the 24-man squad for Nigeria's upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. Osimhen's fitness remains uncertain as he continues to train separately from the main group, with limited time to prove his readiness before the qualifiers.