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Another Super Eagles should replace Victor Osimhen at Galatasaray, according to a leading Turkish pundit
With Victor Osimhen likely to bid farewell to Galatasaray at the end of the season, a prominent Turkish football pundit has made a bold suggestion to the Turkish Cup champions.
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Ertem Şener believes Galatasaray’s search for a new talisman up front could end with another Nigerian striker, who, despite recent struggles, still carries immense potential and firepower.
Turkish pundit identifies perfect replacement for Osimhen
In an interview quoted by habersarikirmizi, Şener declared Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface as the ideal successor to Osimhen’s throne at the Nef Stadium.
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“Victor Boniface is the perfect fit for Galatasaray,” Şener said, before adding, “He has been struggling with injuries. If he is going to be taken, care must be taken. However, he will do well at Galatasaray.”
Şener’s confidence in Boniface is rooted in the striker’s explosive talent and proven credentials. While Osimhen dazzled Turkish fans with 35 goals and 8 assists in just 39 matches, Boniface has shown similar promise during his stint in Germany, having been instrumental in Bayer Leverkusen’s double-winning season in 2023–2024.
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The big question now is whether Galatasaray can tempt Boniface with a new challenge, and whether the player sees Istanbul as the stage for his next act.
Why Boniface could benefit from the Galatasaray move
Despite his hot start in Germany, Boniface’s story at Leverkusen hit a rough patch. Injuries derailed his momentum and saw him lose his regular place in the starting lineup, which has now cast a cloud over his future at the Bundesliga club.
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For Galatasaray, that uncertainty presents an opportunity. With Boniface possibly open to a summer move, the Turkish giants could swoop in and offer the 23-year-old a fresh platform to reclaim his form and confidence.
The allure of playing in front of the passionate Galatasaray faithful and competing for titles in Turkey could be exactly what Boniface needs to relaunch his trajectory.
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And with Osimhen’s permanent stay in Turkey uncertain, Şener’s advice might is timely. If Galatasaray are serious about maintaining their attacking threat post-Osimhen, Boniface may very well be the next Nigerian name to light up the Süper Lig.
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