Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has confirmed that Victor Osimhen is available for selection ahead of the Turkish giants’ UEFA Champions League meeting with Atletico Madrid.
Galatasaray welcome Diego Simeone’s side to RAMS Park on Wednesday night, with Osimhen returning to full training after international duty with Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The 27-year-old forward had raised fitness concerns after limping off during Nigeria’s semi-final defeat to hosts Morocco, an injury that ruled him out of the Super Eagles’ third-place match against Egypt.
However, Buruk allayed fears over the striker’s condition, revealing that Osimhen had already reintegrated with the squad following his return to Turkey.
“Osimhen joined the squad yesterday [Monday, January 19]. He trained with us, and it was a good training session,” Buruk said ahead of the game.
Away from the pitch, the striker has also been at the centre of conversation online following Nigeria’s third-place victory over Egypt at the Stade Mohammed V. Osimhen, alongside Paul Onuachu, Wilfred Ndidi and Chidozie Awaziem, was seen leaving the mixed zone after removing their Super Eagles kits.
It later emerged that the quartet departed Morocco together on a private jet. While many expected an immediate return to club duties, reports suggested the players flew into Lagos for the birthday celebration of Tunde Perry, whose real name is Akinpelu Babatunde Adigun.
Videos from the event showed Ndidi, Osimhen and Awaziem enjoying the occasion, highlighting Perry’s close relationship with the national team players. The players later departed for their respective clubs after the party.
