- Victor Osimhen is at the centre of a defamation case involving allegations of threats and attempted photo deletion
- The journalist accused Osimhen of offering money and issuing threats if the images were released
- Osimhen firmly denied the allegations, stating he never resorted to physical violence
Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen is preparing to take legal action against Turkish journalist Tolga Bozduman after an alleged altercation led to accusations of physical assault.
Bozduman, a journalist with Posta, claimed that Osimhen attacked him outside a nightclub following Galatasaray’s 3-3 draw with Dinamo Kyiv.
The journalist alleged that the 26-year-old striker became furious when photographers, including himself, took pictures of him at the venue,
“As soon as the flashes went off, he started shouting and ran at me, he tried to grab my camera, but I held on to it. Then he punched me in the head. The right side of my head is still in pain,” Bozduman told Posta.
Bozduman further alleged that Osimhen offered money to delete the pictures and issued threats when the journalists refused. Reportedly, Osimhen said,
“If these images are released, I will ruin you.”
In a swift response, Osimhen denied the accusations, saying the incident occurred at a restaurant where he was dining with friends, including fellow Nigerian international Kenneth Omeruo.
The striker maintained that he only asked the journalists to delete the pictures and did not resort to violence,
“I never punched this guy, I never hit him, I went to him and told him, ‘You have to take the picture down; you have to delete it. It’s my picture, I have every right to tell him to take it down,’” Osimhen clarified in a video on social media.
Osimhen, who has been in prolific form for Galatasaray with 16 goals and five assists this season, emphasised his intent to pursue legal action,
“I don’t need to shout, but I will take the necessary steps to make sure. If I hit him, he is going to get justice. If he lied, then he is going to see the wrath of the law,” he asserted.
In a fresh development, radio host Buchi Laba revealed that Osimhen’s legal case for defamation against Bozduman is set to begin today, Monday, January 27.
The hearing will mark the next chapter in a case that has grabbed headlines, leaving fans and observers eager to see how the saga unfolds.
Galatasaray joins race for Osimhen's signature, ready to bid €50 million
Previously, TheRadar reported that Galatasaray was preparing to shake up the January transfer window with a not-so-surprising move for Nigeria’s star forward Victor Osimhen.
While Chelsea had long been linked with the 25-year-old striker, the Turkish champions are now looking to secure a permanent deal to keep Osimhen in Istanbul, a city where he has quickly won the hearts of fans.
