Victor Osimhen Initiates Legal Proceedings Against Journalist Over Assault Allegations

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is making headlines once again, but this time, it’s not for his incredible goal-scoring feats.

The star forward has filed a defamation lawsuit against Turkish journalist Tolga Bozduman, who recently accused him of assaulting him two weeks ago.

Osimhen has been on fire for Galatasaray since his summer move, scoring 16 goals and providing 5 assists in just 21 matches.

However, off the pitch, the 26-year-old is now embroiled in a major controversy.

Journalist Bozduman claimed that Osimhen attacked him when he tried to take photos of the player following Galatasaray’s dramatic 3-3 draw with Dynamo Kyiv.

While some fans, given Osimhen’s previous emotional outbursts, believed the journalist’s story, the striker responded with a humorous retort, striking a mocking pose after scoring against Konyaspor and posting it on his social media.

Now, in an unexpected twist, Osimhen has decided to take legal action.

“If I hit him he’s going to get justice BUT if he lied, then he’s going to face the full wrath of the law”@victorosimhen9’s goal from the spot as Galatasaray beat Konyaspor 1-0 in the Turkish Super Lig.

Post match: Spoke about punch incident in tabloid.pic.twitter.com/CquPT24uRP

— Oluwashina Okeleji (@oluwashina) January 25, 2025

He’s suing Bozduman for defamation, with the court hearing scheduled for Monday.

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Osimhen broke his silence on the. Punch incident while speaking to media after scoring Galatasaray’s only goal in their win over konyaspor yesterday.

“If I hit him, he’s going to get justice, and if he lied, he’s going to face the full force of the law.”

As this drama unfolds, Osimhen will look to keep his focus on the pitch, where Galatasaray is eyeing both the Turkish Super Lig title and the UEFA Europa League crown.