NFF President Ibrahim Gusau Congratulates Victor Osimhen and Nigerian Stars on European Trophy Success

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Ibrahim Musa Gusau has publicly commended Victor Osimhen and a host of Nigerian footballers — both men and women — following a successful European club season in which several Super Eagles players lifted silverware with their respective clubs.

Osimhen was among the most prominent contributors, playing a significant role in Galatasaray’s Turkish Super Lig title triumph. The striker continued his prolific form in Turkey, adding a league championship to his growing list of honours since joining the Istanbul club.

In a statement, Gusau said the federation was proud of the players’ accomplishments across various leagues. “The NFF is very happy with the achievements of these players in their various clubs and leagues,” he said. “It is a thing of joy to see our players winning trophies here and there, as it presents assurance that they are in good form to deliver whenever any international match or tournament comes up.”

Gusau was careful to frame the domestic club success within a broader national team context, suggesting that players performing at the highest level for their clubs arrive at international duty in strong condition. Nigeria face upcoming international commitments, and the NFF will be hoping that form at club level translates to results for the Super Eagles.

While welcoming the achievements, Gusau also issued a challenge to the players to maintain their standards. “We congratulate them warmly and wish them greater heights. We also charge them not to rest on their oars but rather pursue even greater glory in their different stations,” he added.

Osimhen’s influence at Galatasaray has been considerable since his loan move from Napoli. The Turkish club, who are also reportedly being monitored by rivals Fenerbahce in their pursuit of Calvin Bassey, secured the Super Lig title with the Nigerian forward as a key attacking threat throughout the campaign.

Beyond Osimhen, several other Nigeria internationals enjoyed notable club seasons in Europe. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has attracted attention for his performances, drawing comparisons to established stars, while Victor Boniface continued to be a key figure at Bayer Leverkusen despite personally difficult circumstances during the season.

Gusau’s recognition of both the men’s and women’s national team players reflects a broader effort by the NFF to acknowledge Nigerian footballers competing at elite level across different competitions and countries. Nigeria’s football export pipeline remains one of the strongest on the African continent, with players featuring regularly in top European leagues including the Premier League, Serie A, Bundesliga, and the Turkish Super Lig.