By Akinwale Kasali
Super Eagles Striker, Victor Osimhen, has been crowned as the Gentlemen Quarterly Sportsman of the Year in Turkey.
The Galatasaray Football Club Forward received the award at a Black-Tie ceremony held in Istanbul on Wednesday.
The 26-Year Old former African Footballer of the Year received the award tagged ‘The Accolade’, organised annually by the Turkish edition of GQ Magazine, a leading International Men’s Fashion and Lifestyle publication, recognises outstanding achievers across various fields, including sports, music, and film.
Osimhen has been a force to reckon with since his arrival from Napoli, and
has become a beloved figure among Galatasaray supporters, playing a decisive role in the club’s domestic dominance.
On his arrival in Turkey while on loan from Napoli in his debut campaign, Osimhen earned the honour for his remarkable contributions to Galatasaray last season, scoring 37 goals and providing seven assists in 41 appearances to help the club secure both the Super Lig and Turkish Cup titles.
His performances also prompted Galatasaray to break the Turkish transfer record of €75 million to sign him permanently from Napoli.
Despite being slowed by injuries this season, Osimhen has continued his impressive form this season, netting 11 goals in 14 matches across all competitions.
Osimhen is expected to spearhead the Super Eagles attack for the 2025 African Cup of Nations Championship in Morocco in few weeks time.
Following the disappointment of Nigeria missing out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Osimhen sat out the first four matches of the qualifiers, and returned to contribute six goals in five games, helping steer the team into the play-offs.
He continued to deliver in the knockout phase, scoring twice against Gabon in the semi-final. However, an untimely injury hampered his participation in the decisive final against DR Congo, where Nigeria’s World Cup hopes were dashed following a penalty shootout defeat.
Osimhen is expected to spearhead the Super Eagles’ attack as they chase a fourth continental title at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, scheduled for December 21 to January 18, 2026.
Osimhen expressed gratitude to the organisers, the club, and the supporters during his speech.
“I want to say a big thank you to GQ. Can’t forget my Galatasaray family. This means so much to my family and me. I appreciate everyone who has supported me up to this hour.
“I will continue to do my best for my family, for Galatasaray, for the fans all over the world,” he said.
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