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Super Eagles midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo has backed compatriot Victor Osimhen to keep scoring goals for Galatasaray and achieve more success in his career, Soccernet.ng reports.

Soccer Victor Osimhen (Photo credit: Imago)
Victor Osimhen (Photo credit: Imago)

Since his transfer to Galatasaray last year, Osimhen has swiftly adapted to life in Turkey swiftly. The 26-year-old striker has scored 17 goals and five assists in 22 appearances for the reigning Super Lig champions.

Soccer Victor Osimhen celebrating a goal at Galatasaray (Photo credit: Imago)
Victor Osimhen celebrating a goal at Galatasaray (Photo credit: Imago)

Since arriving in Turkey, Osimhen has attracted much attention to the Super Lig. He has been the poster boy for Galatasaray.

Meanwhile, Super Eagles midfielder Etebo, who also plays in Turkey, has praised Osimhen. He believes the former Lille player will continue to deliver for the Rams and even achieve greater success in his career.

“Osimhen is one of the best strikers in the world. I think the football community also accepts this. I think he did a good thing by coming to Galatasaray,” Etebo told Milliyet.

“He is a very willing player on the field, who gives everything for his team. He continues to score goals. I think he will continue to score goals. I think he will do very successful things in his future career.”

Etebo is a veteran Super Eagles player. He broke into the fold in 2013 and has made 45 appearances since then.

Soccer Oghenekaro Etebo for Nigeria (Photo credit: Imago)
Oghenekaro Etebo for Nigeria (Photo credit: Imago)

The 29-year-old played for Nigeria at the 2018 World Cup and the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. However, he has not played for Nigeria since November 2022.

Etebo has played in England, Spain, Portugal, Greece and Turkey. He is currently in the books of Turkish second-division side Genclerbirligi.

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