Victor Osimhen Meets Turkish President Erdoğan During Galatasaray Victory Celebration

Nigerian football star Victor Osimhen recently posed for a photo with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Istanbul.

The meeting occurred during a celebration hosted by President Erdoğan honoring the Galatasaray team’s victories in the Turkish Süper Lig and Turkish Cup for the 2024/25 season.

Osimhen, who played a crucial role in Galatasaray’s successful campaign, was among the distinguished players recognized at the event. President Erdoğan presented him with a personalized Galatasaray jersey featuring his name and the number 45.

This moment underscores Osimhen’s strong connection with Turkey, especially following his outstanding season with Galatasaray, where he scored 36 goals and provided 8 assists in 40 appearances across all competitions.

His remarkable performance has won him widespread admiration from Turkish fans, many of whom hope he will continue to play for the club.