Osimhen Plays Against Konyaspor Despite Newborn Child

Victor Osimhen did not travel with Galatasaray's squad for the away match at Konyaspor. Head coach Okan Buruk said he could be flexible about special leave for the Nigerian striker, whose child had just been born.

While Buruk said the player might want to stay with his family, Osimhen said he would come to the match. The player said the Konyaspor game was no different from his other matches. After spending time with his family, the striker did not want to leave his team on its own, and he arrived in Konya by plane that morning.

Osimhen took the field in the match, which kicked off at 20:00, and scored the goal that put Galatasaray ahead. He dedicated his joy to his newborn child, and with this gesture he moved the yellow and red fans.

Thousands of messages of praise for Osimhen were shared on social media. Fans greeted the star player's loyalty to Galatasaray and his sense of responsibility with a loud round of applause.