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Home > Sports News > Why didn't Osimhen go to Konya? Galatasaray explains

Why didn't Osimhen go to Konya? Galatasaray explains

The reason why Victor Osimhen, who was included in the squad for the Konyaspor match, remained in Istanbul has been revealed. Galatasaray announced that the star footballer has become a father to a baby girl.

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Published: 30.10.2026 08:56 Updated: 30.10.2026 08:56
Why didn't Osimhen go to Konya? Galatasaray explains

It had been a matter of curiosity why Victor Osimhen did not travel to Konya with the Galatasaray squad despite being named in the camp roster for the Konyaspor away match. The reason for the Nigerian striker staying in Istanbul was clarified through a post on the club's social media account.

Victor Osimhen pictured in a Galatasaray jersey.
Victor Osimhen's absence from the Konya squad drew attention before the match.

The yellow-red club announced that Osimhen and Stefanie have had a baby girl. The statement read, "A baby girl has been born to our Football A Team player Victor Osimhen and Stefanie. We congratulate the couple, Victor and Stefanie, and wish their newborn baby, Liora Audrey, a long, healthy, and happy life!"

With this development, it was learned that Osimhen has become a father for the third time. It was stated that the star footballer did not travel to Konya with the team squad for this reason.

Galatasaray will be the guest of Konyaspor this evening in the opening match of the 10th week of the Trendyol Süper Lig. The match will be played at the MEDAŞ Konya Metropolitan Stadium at 20:00.

It was reported that Osimhen is planned to travel to Konya today. Whether the Nigerian striker will play in the Konyaspor match will be clarified before kickoff.


News Source: 12punto

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Galatasaray Victor Osimhen Konyaspor Trendyol Süper Lig Konya Liora Audrey