Thursday, June 4, 2026

The Sun Nigeria

Osimhen wins Milliyet Footballer of the Year award

Football

Osimhen

Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has won the Millivet Footballer of the Year award.

The 72nd AXA Sigorta Milliyet Sports Awards, often considered the “Oscars of sports” in Turkey, was held on Thursday night.

Uğurcan Çakır who received the “Footballer of the Year” award on behalf of his Galatasaray teammate, said: “Osimhen is a valuable footballer, a good person. Next year, I’ll try to win this award myself.”

A delighted Osimhen, who is recuperating from his arm surgery said via video link: “Thank you for the award.

Using this opportunity, I would like to thank my club Galatasaray, my fans, my

teammates, my president, and my coach. I hope to return soon. Thank you.”