Victor Osimhen wins GQ Sportsman of the Year award in Turkey
Super Eagles and Galatasaray star Victor Osimhen has been honoured as GQ Sportsman of the Year in Turkey. The award was presented at a ceremony in Istanbul on June 5, 2025. Osimhen’s stellar debut season with Galatasaray, where he scored 37 goals, played a huge part in his win. He expressed gratitude to the organisers, his club, and fans for their support.
Match highlights
- Victor Osimhen received the GQ Sportsman of the Year award at a black-tie event in Istanbul on June 5, 2025.
- In his debut season for Galatasaray, he scored 37 goals and provided seven assists in 41 matches.
- His performances led Galatasaray to win both the Super Lig and Turkish Cup, and prompted a record €75 million transfer from Napoli.
- Despite injuries, Osimhen has scored 11 goals in 14 appearances this season and contributed six goals in five World Cup qualifiers for Nigeria.
- He is set to lead the Super Eagles at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, starting December 21, 2025.
