Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is taking legal action against Turkish journalist Tolga Bozduman, who alleged that Osimhen assaulted him at an African restaurant two weeks ago.
Today, January 27, the hearing in this case is scheduled to start in Turkey.
Victor Osimhen , who is currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, has been excelling in the Turkish Super Lig, significantly contributing to Galatasaray’s performances in both the league and the UEFA Europa League with an impressive tally of goals and assists.
However, he recently found himself embroiled in controversy following an encounter with the journalist after a match against Dynamo Kyiv that ended in a 3-3 draw.
The journalist alleged that Victor Osimhen assaulted him while attempting to take photographs.
In a statement shared in a video reported by Pesindeyiz Galatasaray, Osimhen denied these allegations, stating, “I didn’t hit the journalists; they are lying. Why are you flashing your face? You have to ask permission for an interview. I told them they had to delete my photos. If I wanted to hit them, I would have.
“If I hit him, he’s going to get justice, and if he lied, he’s going to face the consequences of the law.”
Adding to the developments, radio host Buchi Laba reported that Osimhen is indeed taking legal steps for defamation. He emphasized that the hearing is expected to begin today.
The 26-year-old Nigerian international has played a stellar game since joining Galatasaray last summer, tallying 16 goals and dishing out five assists in 21 games.
