Victor Osimhen Announces Plans to Purchase İstanbulspor, Launch Nigerian Branch for Grassroots Talent

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen revealed during a livestream with popular streamer Carter Efe that he plans to purchase İstanbulspor, a football club based in Istanbul, Turkey, currently competing in the TFF First League, Turkey’s second division.

Osimhen also announced ambitious plans to establish a Nigerian branch of the club, which would be registered to play in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). The initiative aims to discover and nurture grassroots football talent, providing young Nigerian players with opportunities to develop professionally and potentially play internationally.

Speaking on the livestream, Osimhen emphasized his commitment to giving back to Nigerian football and creating a structured pathway for aspiring players. The project is expected to bridge Nigerian grassroots football with European club opportunities, strengthening talent development across both countries.

Fans and football analysts have praised the announcement, calling it a visionary step that could have a lasting impact on football in Nigeria while expanding Osimhen’s influence beyond the pitch. The football community will be watching closely as the plans progress toward formal acquisition and the launch of the Nigerian branch.