Super Eagles Star Victor Osimhen Begs for Acting Role After Meeting Famous Turkish Filmmaker
- Victor Osimhen’s move to Galatasaray has turned him into one of Turkey’s biggest football celebrities
- The Nigerian forward’s meeting with Turkish filmmaker Sahan Gokbakar sparked speculations about Osimhen venturing into acting
- While fans joke about him starring in movies, Osimhen remains focused on helping Galatasaray this season
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Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has quickly become one of the most talked-about names in Turkey, both on and off the football pitch.
The 26-year-old Super Eagles forward joined Galatasaray this summer in a blockbuster deal that broke the Turkish transfer record.
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Osimhen’s unveiling in Istanbul even caused a spike in internet traffic, further highlighting the Nigerian striker’s growing celebrity status in Turkey.
But his influence may not be limited to football alone, as a recent interaction with a top Turkish filmmaker has opened the door to speculations about a potential move into the world of acting.
Osimhen sparks acting rumours
Osimhen recently met with celebrated Turkish comedian and filmmaker Sahan Gokbakar, the creative mind behind the highly successful Recep İvedik movie franchise, per Forza Cimbom.
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Gokbakar, who also happens to be a Galatasaray congressman, posed for photos with Osimhen in a light-hearted meeting that has since gone viral on social media.
Dressed in his Galatasaray training kit, Osimhen jokingly asked Gokbakar, “You gonna give me a role in your movies?” to which the comedian replied, “Of course.”
This playful exchange sparked excitement among fans, with many teasing that the Super Eagles star could make a cameo in the upcoming eighth instalment of Gokbakar’s comedy hit.
The video of their interaction has continued to trend online, with Turkish and Nigerian fans alike imagining the striker swapping his boots for the big screen.
Only recently, Osimhen starred in a music video with Nigerian singer and Comedian, Nasboi, after finalising his transfer to Galatasaray.
Osimhen expands profile beyond football
While Osimhen is fully focused on helping Galatasaray defend their Super Lig title, his growing fame is creating opportunities beyond football.
The 26-year-old forward has already tested his acting skills in the past, having featured in the commercial film Drawing, Punch reports.
This, coupled with his engaging personality, has made fans even more excited about the possibility of seeing him in a comedy role.
On the pitch, Osimhen made his first appearance of the new season in Galatasaray’s 3-0 victory over Fatih Karagumruk at Rams Park.
Coming on as a second-half substitute, Osimhen could not find the back of the net, but his presence was enough to help the team secure all three points.
The win ensured Galatasaray maintained their perfect start to the campaign and climbed to the top of the league table.
As last season’s top scorer, expectations remain high for Osimhen to lead the champions’ attack and deliver goals when it matters most.
At the same time, his growing relationship with Turkey’s entertainment celebrities suggests that fans may soon see a different side of the Nigerian forward outside the football pitch.
Mosque named after Osimhen in Turkey
In another development, Legit.ng reported that a group of Muslims in Turkey have reacted after a mosque was renamed after Super Eagles and Galatasaray forward Osimhen.
The popular Bulut Mosque in Konya was listed as ‘Victor Osimhen Mosque’ and the worshippers have labelled it as a disrespect because the player is a Christian.
Source: Legit.ng
