Galatasaray supporters have unleashed a social media storm against Cameroonian striker Vincent Aboubakar, following a match-winning performance from Nigerian star Victor Osimhen. The backlash erupted after Osimhen scored two crucial goals, including a spectacular late winner, for Galatasaray in their 3-2 victory over Samsunspor on Friday, December 5, 2025.
Aboubakar's Controversial Comments Go Viral
The incident stems from critical remarks made by Aboubakar about Osimhen's abilities just days before the match. The Cameroonian legend publicly dismissed the Nigerian striker's overall quality, claiming he offers little beyond scoring goals.
In his controversial statement, Aboubakar said, "Mauro Icardi plays better football than Victor Osimhen. Osimhen only has goals. If you take away that, what else does he have? Put Tammy Abraham in Galatasaray, he will score more goals." He explicitly rated both Icardi, Osimhen's teammate, and Besiktas striker Tammy Abraham as superior footballers.
These comments quickly spread across social media, drawing ire from Nigerian fans and Galatasaray's passionate supporter base, who viewed them as disrespectful to their key player.
Osimhen's Perfect On-Pitch Response
Victor Osimhen chose the most effective arena to reply: the football pitch. During the tense league encounter with Samsunspor, the Super Eagles forward delivered a decisive performance.
He netted a brace, with his second goal being a dramatic 93rd-minute overhead kick that secured all three points for Galatasaray in the 3-2 win. This stunning goal immediately became the talking point of the Turkish Super Lig weekend.
Osimhen's response was hailed as the ultimate silencing of his critic, achieved through action rather than words. The performance underscored his vital role at the club, where he won a domestic double in the 2024/25 season and finished as the league's top scorer.
Social Media Backlash and Fan Reactions
Almost immediately after the final whistle, Galatasaray fans descended on Vincent Aboubakar's official Instagram page. They flooded the comments section with memes, laughing emojis, and direct messages trolling the Cameroonian for his pre-match analysis.
Many supporters pointed to Osimhen's decisive contribution and told Aboubakar to focus on his own career. This was a pointed reference to the Cameroonian striker being recently dropped from his national team's squad for the upcoming AFCON 2025 tournament.
Compiled fan reactions included comments like:
- "Osimhen is far better than you."
- "Victor is better than you. Stop crying."
- "What is the work of a striker? You just want to run a fellow African down but Osimhen is better."
- "Failed striker."
The episode highlights Osimhen's soaring popularity and influence in Turkey. His brace against Samsunspor took his season tally to 11 goals across all competitions—five in the league and six in the UEFA Champions League, where he is currently the second-top scorer behind Kylian Mbappe.
Further cementing his status, reports indicate Osimhen has become the most-searched personality in Turkey for the year 2025, following a spectacular period with the Istanbul giants.
