Victor Osimhen Dismisses Fenerbahçe Arm Protector Complaint After Galatasaray’s 3-0 Derby Win

Victor Osimhen has spoken out against Fenerbahçe’s decision to lodge a formal complaint over his arm protector ahead of the Istanbul derby, describing the move as lacking logic after Galatasaray dismantled their title rivals 3-0 on Sunday.

Before the highly anticipated intercontinental derby, Fenerbahçe submitted a complaint to the Turkish Football Federation regarding the protective cast Osimhen had been wearing on his arm. The federation dismissed the complaint, and the 27-year-old Nigerian international went on to score and help his side deliver a definitive statement on the pitch.

Addressing the controversy after the final whistle, Osimhen was direct in his assessment of his opponents’ pre-game tactics. “I can’t understand Fenerbahçe. They complained about the protector on my arm before the match against the league’s best team. It didn’t seem very logical to me,” the Super Eagles striker said. “But I came, did my job, and delivered my message in the best way possible.”

Osimhen also turned attention toward Galatasaray’s collective performance, crediting the squad rather than highlighting individual contributions. “Scoring goals is my job. I think I’m doing this job well. The team needs to be congratulated. I can say that we’ve come much closer to becoming champions,” he added.

The result carries significant title implications in the Süper Lig. Galatasaray’s victory over Fenerbahçe places them on the verge of clinching the championship for the fourth consecutive season. Their next fixture is a home match against Samsunspor on Saturday, where a win would officially confirm the title.

The arm protector itself became an unlikely subplot in the build-up to one of Turkish football’s most fiercely contested fixtures. Fenerbahçe’s complaint, which was ultimately unsuccessful, appeared to have little effect on Osimhen’s preparation or performance on matchday. The striker’s gesture toward the hand protection during the match was widely noted, adding a pointed visual response to the pre-game controversy.

Osimhen, who joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli, has had a significant impact in the Süper Lig this season. According to reports, he reached the 20-goal mark for the campaign in the 2025/26 season, underlining his influence in what has become a title-defining stretch of fixtures for the Istanbul club.

With the championship now within reach, Galatasaray’s focus shifts entirely to Saturday’s encounter against Samsunspor. A positive result would seal a landmark fourth straight title and bring to a close a season shaped in no small part by Osimhen’s contributions in front of goal.