A dedicated Galatasaray supporter, identified as Hussein, visited the Sardienne Complex in Fès, Morocco, on Monday to catch a glimpse of Victor Osimhen during the Super Eagles’ latest practice session. The Nigerian national team resumed their technical preparations on Monday afternoon following a scheduled rest day on Sunday, which followed their hard-fought 3–2 victory over Tunisia.
Hussein arrived at the training facility prominently displaying a Galatasaray flag, signaling the immense global following the 27-year-old striker has garnered since his high-profile move to the Turkish giants.
The Super Eagles’ coaching staff and players warmly welcomed the enthusiastic fan, allowing him to observe the session as the team fine-tunes its strategy for the final group fixtures. This display of international support mirrors a similar occurrence during the 2023 AFCON in Ivory Coast, where Napoli fans traveled to the team’s hotel in Abidjan to cheer for the reigning African Footballer of the Year. Osimhen’s impact at the current 2025 tournament remains significant, as he has already contributed one goal and one assist across Nigeria’s first two matches in Group C.
Head coach Éric Chelle intends to manage the squad’s workload carefully, and reports suggest he will rest Osimhen for tonight’s encounter against the Cranes of Uganda. With the Super Eagles already securing their place in the Round of 16, the technical crew views this as an opportunity to protect their star forward from potential injury or disciplinary suspension.
The team enters the final group game with high morale, buoyed by the consistent support of fans who have traveled across continents to witness Nigeria’s pursuit of a fourth continental title.
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