Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, became emotional on Tuesday night after Galatasaray fans unveiled a touching banner in his honour before their UEFA Champions League clash against Liverpool at Rams Park.
Just moments before kick-off, supporters inside the stadium displayed a giant tifo showing a portrait of Osimhen and his late mother. The banner also carried a powerful message that read: “We are family and family is everything.”
The emotional tribute moved the Nigerian forward to tears as he stood with his teammates on the pitch during the pre-match line-up. Osimhen appeared deeply touched by the gesture from the fans who have strongly supported him since his arrival at the Turkish club.
Midfielder Lucas Torreira was seen comforting the striker as the players prepared to greet their opponents ahead of the crucial Champions League round of 16 match.
The moment quickly attracted attention on social media, with many fans praising the Galatasaray supporters for honouring the striker’s personal story and difficult journey to the top of world football.
Osimhen has often spoken about the struggles he faced while growing up in Lagos, where he lived with his siblings in a small one-room apartment. Life was difficult for the family after the death of his mother at a young age.
Despite the hardship, the Nigerian striker continued to chase his football dream, believing that the sport would help him change the future of his family.
The emotional scene before the Liverpool game highlighted the strong connection between Osimhen and the Galatasaray supporters, who see him as one of the key figures in the club’s impressive Champions League campaign this season.
