The Nigerian star striker has scored 61 goals in 75 games for the Turkish giants.
Victor Osimhen will captain Nigeria’s Super Eagles against hosts Morocco in the AFCON 2025 semi-final, replacing suspended skipper Wilfred Ndidi.
Osimhen said the team prepared well for the game against Algeria, noting that he was happy with the victory over a ‘very good’ side.
The Galatasaray player is expected to play a significant role should the team want to advance that far in the tournament.
For the 2025 edition, Osimhen is expected to face strong opposition from the stand-in captain of the Super Eagles, Williams Troost Ekong.
Victor Osimhen earned a late penalty for Champions Napoli as the hosts beat Juventus 2-1 in Serie A on Sunday.
Ademola Lookman scored twice as Nigeria earned a place in the AFCON quarter-final with a 2-0 win over Cameroon.
Osimhen was named ‘Man of the Match’ in Nigeria’s game against Cote d’Ivoire on Thursday.
In response to the penalty miss, a video many considered disrespectful was posted on Napoli’s TikTok page.
The minister said the incident saddened him and is exploring ways to always ensure Nigerian athletes are treated with dignity.
