The Digest:
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen delivered a heartfelt speech after becoming the first Nigerian to win the Sportsman of the Year award. In an emotional acceptance, the forward dedicated the honour to his family and his “Galatasaray family,” thanking supporters worldwide.
Key Points:
- Osimhen expressed deep gratitude, stating, “I wanna say a big thank you to GQ. I can't forget my Galatasaray family. This means so much to my family and me.”
- He vowed to “continue to do my best for my family, for Galatasaray, for the fans all over the world.”
- The award follows a historic debut season at Galatasaray, where he scored 37 goals and provided 7 assists to secure a domestic double.
- His performances prompted a permanent transfer and solidified his status as the club’s talismanic figure.
- Osimhen now shoulders greater leadership responsibility for the Super Eagles ahead of AFCON 2025, following William Troost-Ekong's international retirement.
- The GQ recognition places him among an elite group, being only the third footballer in a decade to receive the Sportsman of the Year honour in Türkiye.
- His emotional response underscores the personal significance of the accolade beyond his on-pitch achievements.
Sources: GQ Türkiye ceremony footage
