The best - Enyeama, Omeruo, other Super Eagles royalties lead praise for Osimhen after Cup heroics

The best - Enyeama, Omeruo, other Super Eagles royalties lead praise for Osimhen after Cup heroics

Izuchukwu Akawor • Izuchukwu Akawor • 07:39 - 15.05.2025

Nigerian football legends Vincent Enyeama, Kenneth Omeruo and William Troost-Ekong lead wave of congratulatory messages for Victor Osimhen following his cup-winning heroics for Galatasaray, celebrating another milestone for the Super Eagles striker.

Nigerian football icons Vincent Enyeama, Kenneth Omeruo, and William Troost-Ekong spearheaded a wave of tributes celebrating Victor Osimhen’s record-breaking heroics and Turkish Cup triumph with Galatasaray.

The 26-year-old Super Eagles striker scored a second-half brace in a 3-0 demolition of Trabzonspor in the Turkish Cup final to cement his place in the club’s history on Wednesday night.

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Following his heroics, Osimhen became the highest-scoring foreign player in a single season for the Cimbom, amassing 35 goals and surpassing Brazilian legend Mario Jardel’s 34-goal record from 2004.

Following the victory, Osimhen’s celebratory Instagram post, captioned “Turkish Cup Winners! God is the Greatest,” drew an outpouring of praise from Nigeria’s football elite.

Victor Osimhen celebrates with teammates.
Victor Osimhen celebrates with teammates.

Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi was among the first, commenting, “Congrats brother.” Legendary goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama added, “Congratulations my dear, wishing you more wins,” while defender Kenneth Omeruo echoed, “Congrats brother.”

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong posted a star emoji, and Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface declared his good friend, Osimhen, “The best.”

Vincent Enyeama was one of those who congratulated Osimhen.

The tributes extended to Nigeria’s goalkeeping ranks, with Super Falcons star Chiamaka Nnadozie and Stanley Nwabali joining the chorus of well-wishers.

The collective admiration shows Osimhen’s growing legacy, both at Galatasaray and within Nigerian football, where he continues to inspire peers and fans alike.

Osimhen’s cup-winning performance not only secured Galatasaray’s first Turkish Cup in five years but also kept their hopes alive for a domestic double, with the Super Lig title within reach.

With the Nigerian striker basking in the adulation of his compatriots, his remarkable debut season in Istanbul is expected to continue to set new benchmarks when the Lions look to add the Super Lig title this weekend.

Victor Osimhen with the giant Turkish Cup.

Osimhen will look to add to his tally so far, solidifying his status as one of Africa’s brightest footballing talents.