Osimhen Hits Back at Critics After Scoring in Galatasaray’s 4-2 Win Over Lille

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has responded to critics questioning his recent performances for Galatasaray, insisting that he is not afraid of challenges and remains confident in his ability as a striker.

The 27-year-old came under scrutiny following Galatasaray’s last two matches against Barcelona and Gençlerbirliği. The Turkish champions suffered a 4-1 defeat to Barcelona before securing a narrow 1-0 victory over Gençlerbirliği.

However, Osimhen answered his critics on Wednesday night by scoring in Galatasaray’s 4-2 victory over his former club, Lille.

The Nigerian forward delivered an impressive performance in the encounter and was subsequently named Man of the Match, according to the report.

Speaking after the game, Osimhen dismissed the criticism directed at him, saying he was accustomed to facing difficulties and remained confident in his footballing abilities.

“I come from a place where I’m not afraid, I don’t fear difficulties. No one can tell me how to sprint, how to play, how to score goals—I already do these things, and that’s why I’m one of the world’s best strikers,” he said.

His response followed questions about his form after the Barcelona defeat and the subsequent domestic league fixture.

Osimhen’s goal against Lille provided a timely response to the scrutiny, as Galatasaray secured a four-goal victory in the encounter.

The striker’s performance also underlined his importance to the Turkish side as the club continues its campaign across domestic and European competitions.