Fatih Terim hails Victor Osimhen as world-class striker ahead of AFCON qualifiers

Turkish football manager Fatih Terim has described Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen as one of the best strikers in world football, saying his clinical finishing, physical presence and ability to punish defensive errors make him extremely difficult to contain in one‑on‑one situations. Terim, who previously managed Galatasaray, was quoted by 24saatgazetesi on September 18, 2026.

He noted that Osimhen can score even when it is not on his mind and reacts instantly to any defensive lapse, placing him in a distinct category of player. Terim added that Osimhen’s main requirement is to avoid unnecessary emotional reactions or psychological tension. Before a groin injury sidelined him, Osimhen had scored six goals and provided two assists in just four matches for Galatasaray during the early 2026/27 season.

Despite the injury, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle included Osimhen in Nigeria’s 24‑man squad for the preliminary 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea‑Bissau. For Nigerian fans, this signals that the team’s attacking hope remains tied to Osimhen’s fitness and form, directly affecting qualification prospects and morale.

Given Osimhen’s recent injury and his importance to the Super Eagles, how confident are you that he will recover in time to make a decisive impact in the upcoming AFCON qualifiers?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/18/turkey-osimhen-rated-among-best-strikers-in-the-world/