Victor Osimhen: Super Eagles defender explains why Turkish league defenders cannot mark Nigerian ace

Veteran Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo praised Victor Osimhen in a recent interview, testifying that no defender in the Turkish Super Lig can stop the Nigerian striker. 

Omeruo, 31, is well-versed in Turkish football, having had multiple stints at Kasimpasa and a season at Alyanspor. Reviewing Osimhen's season in Turkey, the former Leganes man gave him an excellent eulogy, listing the attributes that make him indefensible, as he squared up against him during the season, conceding twice. 

Osimhen spent last season on loan at Galatasaray. He led the Cim-Bom to their 25th league title, which earned them a fifth star on their jersey. They also won the Turkish cup to boot. 

In a recent interview, Omeruo praised his success and broke down the qualities that make Osimhen such a tough adversary for defenders like himself. 

"He is a great player for Türkiye,” Omeruo said, per GsGazette. “He has a very good character and makes a serious difference. Do you know the bars? Agility, quickness, speed. Osimhen has all of these. 

“There is not a single defender in Türkiye who can hold him back. His first and second steps are very quick. His acceleration is very fast."

Omeruo’s praise lends credence to some of the criticisms Osimhen's excellent season in Turkey has suffered, with many analysts wary of giving weight to his performances given the quality of defenders obtainable in the Super Lig. 

Hence, the former Capocannoniere is believed to be leaving his options open to an offer from a Premier League club this summer. This has meant he continues to stall on Galatasaray's proposal to remain at the club and has rejected multiple bids from the Saudi Pro League.