Victor Osimhen wasted no time reflecting on Galatasaray’s 1-0 loss to Kocaelispor on Sunday, as he immediately turned his attention to international duty with Nigeria ahead of the 2026 World Cup playoff against Gabon.

Galatasaray fall short in shock defeat

Dan Agyei’s first-half strike proved decisive for Kocaelispor, while Osimhen’s late equaliser was disallowed following a VAR review for offside against Gabriel Sara. The defeat marked a frustrating evening for the Super Lig champions.

“I have to travel” — Osimhen declares

Speaking to reporters after the match, Osimhen made his priorities clear: “I have to travel. The game has happened, it has happened. I have moved on from that.

“Now I focus on my national team.” The striker remains determined to help Nigeria qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after missing the 2022 edition.

Eagles camp gathers momentum

By Sunday night, eight Super Eagles players, Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, Tolu Arokodare, Olakunle Olusegun, Wilfred Ndidi, Moses Simon, and William Troost-Ekong, had arrived at the team’s Rabat base as preparations intensify for Thursday’s clash with Gabon.