Victor Osimhen claims Baller of the Week award after bicycle kick-defining weekend

After weeks of injury agony, Victor Osimhen didn't just return to the score sheet for Galatasaray; he announced his comeback in thunderous style as the Baller of the Week! 

In a five-goal thriller against Samsunspor, the Super Eagles striker netted a clinical opener and sealed the victory deep in stoppage time with a jaw-dropping overhead kick. 

That gravity-defying bicycle goal wasn’t just a stunner, it was pure magic that snatched a 3-2 win and gave Nigeria a global roar! ⚽🔥

Osimhen’s heroics lifted every Nigerian star abroad this weekend. Raphael Onyedika scored his first of the season for Club Brugge, while Premier League giants Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, Samuel Chukwueze, and Christantus Uche showcased Nigerian power. 

Uche’s impact off the bench secured Crystal Palace’s 2-1 win at Craven Cottage. Nigerian flair and resilience are shining like never before!

From Osimhen’s sensational finish to the Super Falcons' defensive masterclasses, Chiamaka Nnadozie’s clean sheet and Toni Payne’s clutch assist, this weekend was pure Naija brilliance lighting up Europe’s top leagues. 

Super Eagles main man Osimhen earns the elusive Baller of the Week honours for a stunning goal that symbolised not just skill, but spirit, resilience, and a triumphant return to glory.

The 24-year-old replaces fellow Super Eagles star based in Turkey, Paul Onuachu, who also netted a brace the previous weekend, as the award’s holder.