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4 LAS News stories tagged “Victor Osimhen”, newest first. Every story links its sources.

Gift Orban moves ahead of Victor Osimhen in Turkish Super Lig scoring race after Amedspor goal
Africa/Nigeria

Gift Orban moves ahead of Victor Osimhen in Turkish Super Lig scoring race after Amedspor goal

Nigerian striker Gift Orban scored a second‑half header for Amedspor in a 4‑3 loss to Galatasaray, taking his league tally to 10 and overtaking fellow Nigerian Victor Osimhen, who is out after knee surgery.

LAS News Desk · 8 Nov 2026, 14:16 WAT · 2 sources

Victor Osimhen to miss Nigeria's AFCON qualifiers after arthroscopic knee surgery
Africa/Nigeria

Victor Osimhen to miss Nigeria's AFCON qualifiers after arthroscopic knee surgery

Victor Osimwan, Nigeria’s leading striker, will undergo arthroscopic surgery on November 7 following a loose body found in his left knee, ruling him out of the upcoming AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Tanzania and a club match with Galatasaray.

LAS News Desk · 6 Nov 2026, 20:45 WAT · 6 sources

No Nigerian players nominated for 2026 Ballon d’Or as Kane, Yamal, Mbappe lead
Africa/Nigeria

No Nigerian players nominated for 2026 Ballon d’Or as Kane, Yamal, Mbappe lead

The 2026 Ballon d’Or shortlist excludes all Nigerian players, with Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, and Kylian Mbappe leading the race at the London ceremony.

LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 02:16 WAT · 1 source

Victor Osimhen’s strike seals Galatasaray’s 4‑2 comeback win over Lille
Africa/Nigeria

Victor Osimhen’s strike seals Galatasaray’s 4‑2 comeback win over Lille

Victor Osimhen scored against his former club as Galatasaray recovered from a deficit to defeat Lille 4-2, securing their first points of the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League season.

LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 19:45 WAT · 8 sources

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