Joy amidst chaos for Osimhen as he celebrates daughter despite injury concerns

• Victor Osimhen celebrates his daughter Hailey True’s second birthday with a heartfelt post.
• Osimhen’s left-foot volley wins “Goal of the Week” in Turkey with 77.96% of the vote
• The Nigerian striker remains a key figure in Galatasaray despite missing pre-season training

Victor Osimhen is having a whirlwind of emotions this week, as he joyfully celebrated his daughter Hailey True’s second birthday while simultaneously contending with an injury. 

The 25-year-old Galatasaray forward took to Instagram to share touching moments and express his gratitude, offering a heartfelt prayer of thanksgiving, 

“Thank you GOD for giving my child another year in this new era. I hope that this year will be marked by many instances of your goodness in our lives, continue to shower her with your grace, kindness and infinite mercy. Keep her on the right track and away from harmful forces AMEN! HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY LOVE,” he wrote. 

However, this week wasn’t just about family for Osimhen; on the field, he scooped up his first Turkish Super Lig accolade. The Nigerian international’s spectacular volley in Galatasaray's clash with Kasımpaşa was crowned “Goal of the Week” by beIN SPORTS, securing a commanding 77.96% of the vote. Despite his contributions, including scoring his first brace in Turkish football, Galatasaray shockingly surrendered a 3-0 lead, leaving the match with only one point.

Osimhen's form since joining on loan from Napoli has been nothing short of impressive. In just three appearances, the forward has notched up two goals and two assists, showcasing his lethal prowess in front of goal. His partnership with former Napoli teammate Dries Mertens, as shown in the second goal against Kasımpaşa, has fans excited about the duo’s potential when playing together.

Unfortunately, the striker's momentum was halted when he suffered a minor injury during the league game. Osimhen was subsequently sidelined and missed Galatasaray's Europa League fixture against RFS in Latvia. Although the injury isn’t severe, he is expected to sit out of Nigeria’s upcoming AFCON qualifiers against Libya, with reports suggesting a recovery period of six weeks.

Nevertheless, Osimhen has established himself as an integral part of the Galatasaray squad, despite missing pre-season due to transfer complications. Fans eagerly await his return, hoping he can continue his fine form once fit.

Osimhen becomes most-followed Nigerian footballer on IG, here are the 9 most followed after him

Previously, TheRadar reported that Osimhen’s growing social media presence can be attributed to his electrifying performances for his new club, especially his assist run in his last three games. 

After his record-setting loan move to Galatasaray, Osimhen’s follower count surged dramatically, proving his growing popularity among fans around the world. Within two weeks of the transfer, the 25-year-old saw his Instagram followers increase by 848,000, making him Super Eagles’ most-followed player.