Premier League defender Ola Aina praises Victor Osimhen as one of the toughest strikers he’s faced, highlighting the Nigerian’s relentless physicality and skill that make him a nightmare for defenders.
Premier League and Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has named compatriot Victor Osimhen as one of the most formidable strikers he’s ever faced, shedding light on the relentless qualities that make the Galatasaray star a nightmare for defenders.
In an interview with ESPN, Aina didn’t hold back in praising the Nigerian forward, whose reputation as one of Europe’s elite forwards continues to soar.
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Ola Aina snubs Osimhen, reveals Super Eagles' favourites
Nottingham Forest’s Ola Aina names Cole Palmer, Ademola Lookman, and Alex Iwobi as his favourite Super Eagles players to watch, surprisingly excluding Victor Osimhen despite his prolific season.
Aina, no stranger to tackling top-tier attackers, described Osimhen’s unique blend of physicality and technical prowess as a defender’s worst nightmare.
“He doesn’t give you any time to breathe,” Aina said in the video. “As a defender, if you’ve got a striker just on to you, relentless, it’s jarring.”
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The 26-year-old’s ability to combine blistering pace, aerial dominance, and clinical finishing has seen him rack up an impressive 31 goals in 36 matches this season, including 22 in the Turkish Super Lig, where he leads the scoring charts.
Osimhen’s performances have sparked intense speculation about his future, with top European clubs reportedly circling the striker, who has cemented his status as one of Africa’s deadliest forwards.
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Currently leading Galatasaray’s charge for a third consecutive Super Lig title, Osimhen’s stock continues to rise, and Aina’s glowing endorsement only adds fuel to the hype surrounding the Nigerian sensation.
While his next destination remains a heated debate, Osimhen’s relentless style and goal-scoring hunger make him a force few defenders can handle. For Aina, facing Osimhen is a test of endurance—and a reminder of just how special Nigeria’s striking talisman truly is.