The Digest: Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen took to social media to celebrate Turkey's qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, reposting a photo of his Galatasaray teammate Abdulkerim Bardakci waving the Turkish flag with clapping hands and a heart emoji. Turkey secured their spot with a 1-0 victory over Kosovo, marking their first World Cup appearance since 2002. The nation will join Group D alongside Paraguay, the USA, and Australia. Osimhen, a fan favorite at Galatasaray, is currently recovering from a hand injury.
Key Points:
- Turkey qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 2002.
- Osimhen celebrated by posting a photo of teammate Bardakci with clapping hands and a heart emoji.
- Turkey joins Group D with Paraguay, the USA, and Australia.
- Osimhen is a massive fan favorite at Galatasaray, with supporters recently unveiling a mural of him.
- The striker is currently recovering from a hand injury.
Sources: Complete Sports, X
