Osimhen effect: Galatasaray now household name in Africa, Middle East – VP
Sport Osimhen effect: Galatasaray now household name in Africa, Middle East – VP Published on April 4, 2026 By Don Silas googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Galatasaray vice-president, Ibrahim Hatipoglu, has praised the transformative impact of striker Victor Osimhen, crediting the Nigerian international for a significant surge in the club’s international popularity and brand value. According to Hatipoglu, Galatasaray is now a household name in Africa and the Middle East as a result of the Osimhen effect. Galatasaray signed Osimhen on a permanent transfer from Napoli in a historic €75 million deal last summer. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Speaking to reporters ahead of Galatasaray’s Turkish Super Lig tie with Trabzonspor on Saturday evening at Papara Park, Hatipoglu said, “Victor Osimhen has boosted our popularity tremendously. “We are seeing unprecedented interest from across the globe, particularly from Africa and the Middle East. It isn’t just about football; it’s about the brand. “Galatasaray is now a household name in regions where we previously had limited reach.” Don't Miss NWFL: Onilude appointed new Sunshine Queens coach You may like Turkey: ‘They’ve made us more popular’ – Galatasaray names their top three jersey selling players Turkey: Boost for Galatasaray as Osimhen begins indoor recovery work Turkey: Galatasaray move to add another Super Eagles star Turkey: Icardi told to apologize, carry Galatasaray’s goalscoring burden in Osimhen’s absence Turkey: Osimhen named greatest foreign player ever to play for Galatasaray Turkey: Küçük reveals when Osimhen will play again for Galatasaray