Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has shared his excitement after Turkey secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Galatasaray forward took to social media to celebrate the milestone alongside his club teammates.

Turkey confirmed their place at the tournament following a narrow 1-0 victory over Kosovo in Pristina. The decisive goal came in the second half through Kerem Akturkoglu, sealing a historic qualification for the European side.

This achievement marks Turkey’s return to the World Cup stage for the first time since 2002. Their qualification came through the European playoffs, where they joined teams like Sweden, the Czech Republic, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

After the match, Osimhen reposted an image of his Galatasaray teammate Abdülkerim Bardakcı proudly waving the Turkish flag. His post included simple celebratory emojis, showing support and happiness for the team’s success.

The Super Eagles star’s reaction highlights the strong bond within the Galatasaray squad. Despite being Nigerian, Osimhen’s gesture reflects unity and shared joy among teammates at club level.

Turkey has now been placed in Group D of the tournament, where they will face Paraguay, Australia, and the United States. Fans will be eager to see how the team performs on football’s biggest stage.