‘African best’ - Nigerians hail Victor Osimhen after impressive performance for Galatasary

Hassan Abdulsalam 09:35 - 23 December 2024

Victor Osimhen has 17 goals and assists for Galatasaray since joining on loan from Napoli in the summer.

Nigerians have taken to social media to celebrate Victor Osimhen's stellar performances for Galatasary often referring to him as "African best."

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The Nigerian striker joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli during the summer transfer window and he has continued to show the Italian club what they are missing after scoring his 12th goal of the season.

Osimhen’s brace helped Galatasaray to a 5-1 win over Kayserispor in the Super Lig.

Nigerians hail Victor Osimhen

After Osimhen’s brace for Galatasaray on Sunday, Nigerians hailed the 2023 Africa Player of the Year with the phrase "African best".

Here are some of the reactions:

Victor Osimhen has registered 17 G/A in 12 Games for Galatasaray.

African best 🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/XiPaFeOQFs
— Bayo Otedola (@mister_ade5) December 22, 2024

Victor Osimhen yet with another goal, he is coming for the African best player next year pic.twitter.com/SS6R9LhczT
— Uncle Chu (@datchughuy) December 22, 2024

That’s 12goals and 5Assists for Victor James Osimhen (MFR) for Turkish Giants Galatasaray in 15games.

- The Lion is just even getting started 🦁🇳🇬. Just put on your Seat Belt. 💛❤️. pic.twitter.com/SadIgjCdeu
— Buchi Laba (@Buchi_Laba) December 22, 2024

Victor Osimhen with a brace making it 12 goals and 5 assists in 15 matches for Galatasaray 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Keep Cooking Baller pic.twitter.com/hPXqWIhQzV
— SportsDokita (Odogwu ☝️) (@Sports_Doctor2) December 22, 2024

Galatasaray’s last game of the year, 2 goals for the Nigerian Star Boy Victor Osimhen.

See you all in January. ⚽️⚽️ pic.twitter.com/zNmZuXVrJe
— LERRY (@_AsiwajuLerry) December 22, 2024

Osimhen and his Galatasaray side end 2024 five points clear of Mourinho's Fenerbahce at the top of the Turkish Super Lig.