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Date: Tuesday, 12 August 2025 at 11:57 PM Osimhen Set For Gala Return Amid Turkish Mosque Rage - Sports - NairalandNairaland Forum / Entertainment / Sports / Osimhen Set For Gala Return Amid Turkish Mosque Rage (12068 Views)Nigerians Berate Napoli, Rage After Club Admin Trolls Osimhen Over Penalty Miss / Anthony Joshua Vs Usyk 2; "Rage on the Red Sea" Today By 10:30pm (Live Updates) / Transfer: Victor Osimhen Set For A Shock Move To Manchester United (2) (3) (4)(1) (2) (Reply) (Go Down)Osimhen Set For Gala Return Amid Turkish Mosque Rage by AmazingELixir: 5:31amGalatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has confirmed that Nigeria international Victor Osimhen will return to action on Friday against Karagumruk as the Turkish mosque controversy surrounding the record signing continues to rage.The Yellow and Reds manager defended his decision to omit Osimhen from the squad for Saturday’s 3-0 victory over Gaziantep, explaining that the striker needed more time to regain full fitness.“Osimhen had a five or six-day training period,” Buruk stated, as reported by CNN Turk.“Playing during that period could have been risky for him. I spoke to him about this, and he indicated he was considering resting for this match and aiming for some playing time in the next one.”The 26-year-old forward, who joined the Istanbul giants from Napoli this summer in a record-breaking €75m deal, reported late for pre-season training due to the long-drawn negotiations for his transfer.Meanwhile, the Super Eagles star has found himself embroiled in an unexpected controversy just days after his arrival in Turkey. According to Fanatik, the Bulut Mosque in the central Karatay district of Konya, completed in 2008, was listed on Google Maps as ‘Victor Osimhen Mosque.’The unexpected name change has prompted complaints from worshippers, who insist the original name should be restored.A member of the mosque congregation said, “We have been a congregation of Bulut Mosque since we have been here. We are against it being changed to Victor Osimhen. The name Victor Osimhen is a Christian name. As the mosque congregation, we want the authorities to look into this issue.”Another congregant added, “On the internet, the location says the mosque is in Victor Osimhen’s name, but this has been the Bulut Mosque for 10 years. Everyone has known this place as such. He is not a football player from Konyaspor. He did no good for the mosque, and he’s not someone Konya will never forget. We don’t understand the relevance of this.”Zeki Yaylacı, another member of the community, described the situation as offensive, saying, “It’s a shame to name a non-Muslim and make a mockery of it. We consider it an insult to Muslims, the mosque community, and mosques themselves. We urge the authorities to introduce regulations to prevent such changes from being made so easily.”There is no suggestion Osimhen was aware of or involved in the change. It appears to be the result of incorrect user edits on Google Maps, which the authorities are now being urged to rectify.The Nigerian striker, who spent the previous season on loan at Galatasaray, where he scored 37 goals and provided eight assists in 41 appearances, has since returned to full training and is working towards his highly anticipated debut. His contract reportedly places him amongst the highest-paid players in Europe, making him instantly the biggest signing in Turkish football history.https://punchng.com/osimhen-set-for-gala-return-amid-turkish-mosque-rage/2 Likes (Share⤴)Re: Osimhen Set For Gala Return Amid Turkish Mosque Rage by RealLordZeus(m): 6:39amBe like say Turkish fans carry osimhen pass Nigerians selfAbi which one be Victor Osimhen mosque41 Likes 1 Share (Share⤴)Re: Osimhen Set For Gala Return Amid Turkish Mosque Rage by dawnomike(m): 6:59amRealLordZeus:Be like say Turkish fans carry osimhen pass Nigerians selfAbi which one be Victor Osimhen mosqueThe matter get as e be...It might have been the handiwork of a mischievous person.16 Likes 1 Share (Share⤴)Re: Osimhen Set For Gala Return Amid Turkish Mosque Rage by RollinTNDA: 8:09pmlike say Turkish fans carry osimhen pass Nigerians selfAbi which one be Victor Osimhen mosque(Share⤴)Re: Osimhen Set For Gala Return Amid Turkish Mosque Rage by princeade86(m): 8:10pmVictor osimeh mosque.22 more characters needed(Share⤴)Re: Osimhen Set For Gala Return Amid Turkish Mosque Rage by Angelfrost(m): 8:10pmSigh... This author abi Op has problems. For real o.This report has absolutely NOTHING to do with the player. (Share⤴)Re: Osimhen Set For Gala Return Amid Turkish Mosque Rage by JAWBONE(m): 8:11pmAbeg o... Make una change the name back sharpally...Make una no go put person pikin for trouble.Religion no be wetin some people dey take play13 Likes (Share⤴)Re: Osimhen Set For Gala Return Amid Turkish Mosque Rage by femi4: 8:11pmTurkish league is trying to farm superstars to upgrade their league(Share⤴)Re: Osimhen Set For Gala Return Amid Turkish Mosque Rage by Natbrowny: 8:12pmSocial Media Moderation is something to be considered.It was edited by people who had access to editing tools. Even the player was unaware until it went viral.Some people just love controversy. It fuels them4 Likes (Share⤴)Re: Osimhen Set For Gala Return Amid Turkish Mosque Rage by donproject2(m): 8:13pmI am coming back here, let me look for my 40 characters(Share⤴)Re: Osimhen Set For Gala Return Amid Turkish Mosque Rage by Fenomenal124(m): 8:15pmOsi boy dey represent on a daily. This guy is the true definition of hardwork pays! Keep glowing fam. We pray make our destiny helper locate us on time🥹(Share⤴)Re: Osimhen Set For Gala Return Amid Turkish Mosque Rage by omoredia: 8:15pmTerrorists at it again. Thats why I pity those people selling their soul to play in Saudi. These people are eviI2 Likes 1 Share (Share⤴)Re: Osimhen Set For Gala Return Amid Turkish Mosque Rage by 3seriez(m): 8:19pmWhy are they ranting like folks who are not in a digital age. If the name of the mosque was changed, they should report it and edit the name back to it's original. Max 24 hours , Google Maps admin would revert it back. Anyone can edit changes on Google maps so far you meet certain criteria. It's easy and nobody should be losing sleep over the matter. It's even quite embarrassing they are making noise about it. Very unnecessary controversy.1 Like (Share⤴)Re: Osimhen Set For Gala Return Amid Turkish Mosque Rage by Greatex90: 8:19pmMaybe it was a technical glitch.Osihmen should make us proud1 Like (Share⤴)Re: Osimhen Set For Gala Return Amid Turkish Mosque Rage by HighQue007: 8:23pmMuslims no get loyalty reach their religion oo..Una dey whine(Share⤴)Re: Osimhen Set For Gala Return Amid Turkish Mosque Rage by 3seriez(m): 8:24pmClassicMan202:abeg oMake him watch him back oE no dey hard for dem to start to stone personReligion of pissAs usual,they will always be that one person to start it 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️(Share⤴)Re: Osimhen Set For Gala Return Amid Turkish Mosque Rage by 3seriez(m): 8:26pmomoredia:Terrorists at it again. Thats why I pity those people selling their soul to play in Saudi. These people are eviIThey are being paid millions in a week that you would never see in your lifetime. Please worry about something else 😔(Share⤴)Re: Osimhen Set For Gala Return Amid Turkish Mosque Rage by VaginaAcademic: 8:26pmI even heard the Turkish men are complaining that when they're sleeping with their wives they will be moaning victor Osimhen (Share⤴)Re: Osimhen Set For Gala Return Amid Turkish Mosque Rage by omoredia: 8:31pm3seriez:They are being paid millions in a week that you would never see in your lifetime. Please worry about something else 😔Money is everything to fooIs. Thats why the fooI can give everything to get money1 Like (Share⤴)Re: Osimhen Set For Gala Return Amid Turkish Mosque Rage by 3seriez(m): 8:33pmomoredia:Money is everything to fooIs. Thats why the fooI can give everything to get moneyYes people have different priorities in life and nobody gives I too sabi folks any right to Judge.(Share⤴)Re: Osimhen Set For Gala Return Amid Turkish Mosque Rage by P1PrinceKT(m): 8:41pmomoredia:Terrorists at it again. Thats why I pity those people selling their soul to play in Saudi. These people are eviISaudi is Peaceful than entire African Countries.2 Likes (Share⤴)Re: Osimhen Set For Gala Return Amid Turkish Mosque Rage by enemyofprogress: 8:43pmI'm a Christian, I'm fully in support of the mosque being named after Victor Osimhen. I no wan peace at all. (Share⤴)Re: Osimhen Set For Gala Return Amid Turkish Mosque Rage by Elineska: 8:44pmVictor Osimhen MosqueMURIC will soon organise a World Press Conference.(Share⤴)Re: Osimhen Set For Gala Return Amid Turkish Mosque Rage by Harnny(m): 8:45pmVictor is not a Christian name but an English name. There is nothing like Christian or Muslim names. What you have is Arabic, English, Latin names etc. There is a church called our lady of Fatimah. I do not see why there should not be a Victor osimhen mosque.(Share⤴)Re: Osimhen Set For Gala Return Amid Turkish Mosque Rage by omoredia: 8:50pmP1PrinceKT:Saudi is Peaceful than entire African Countries.Do u expect terrorists to sponsor attacks on themselves? U are a joker(Share⤴)Re: Osimhen Set For Gala Return Amid Turkish Mosque Rage by Nazgul: 8:53pmenemyofprogress:I'm a Christian, I'm fully in support of the mosque being names after Victor Osimhen. I no wan peace at all. Same here. It's either Victor Oshimen mosque or nothing.It's high time Africans are recognized globally.(Share⤴)Re: Osimhen Set For Gala Return Amid Turkish Mosque Rage by DeGLORIOUS: 8:55pmabeg make una show us the picture of Victor Osimhen Mosque na i think sey na only Nigeria get this kind of madness o (Share⤴)Re: Osimhen Set For Gala Return Amid Turkish Mosque Rage by whippersnapper(m): 9:04pmHarnny:Victor is not a Christian name but an English name. There is nothing like Christian or Muslim names. What you have is Arabic, English, Latin names etc. There is a church called our lady of Fatimah. I do not see why there should not be a Victor osimhen mosque.I think their problem is victor osimhen is not a Muslim. You don't name a mosque after a a Christian when you're not tinubu(Share⤴)