Super Eagles goalie Nwabali hails Osimhen with powerful message after first goal of 2025

Chippa United and Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali took to Instagram to celebrate teammate Victor Osimhen's impressive start to 2025 after the striker scored Galatasaray's first goal of the year in their match against Goztepe.

In the match played on Saturday night, Osimhen opened the scoring for Galatasaray with a penalty just 10 minutes into the game, following a foul on Kaan Ayhan.

Although Göztepe equalised just before halftime through Romulo, Galatasaray regained their lead in the second half with a goal from Yunus Akgün, ultimately winning the match 2-1.

Nwabali encouraged Osimhen with a simple yet powerful message: "Just believe in yourself VO9," acknowledging the forward's talent and determination.

With this goal, Osimhen has now scored 10 goals in 12 league matches this season and boasts a total of 12 goals across all competitions.

His outstanding performance has been crucial in keeping Galatasaray at the top of the Turkish Süper Lig standings, maintaining an unbeaten record this season.

The striker's form continues to draw attention as he solidifies his reputation as one of the league's most prolific forwards.

In a related development, Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has been linked with a January move away from Chippa United.

South African giants Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly keen on snapping up Super Eagles of Nigeria goalkeeper Nwabali

Nwabali has been in demand since impressing for Nigeria at AFCON 2023, and the Chiefs have been keeping a close eye on his situation at Chippa United.

Other clubs across Europe and Saudi Arabia have shown an interest, including the likes of English Championship side QPR but a move is yet to materialise for the 28-year-old shot-stopper.