Osimhen received the support of his longtime girlfriend who watched the game from the stands.
Victor Osimhen’s Europa League aspirations were crushed on Thursday night as Galatasaray suffered a brutal exit at the hands of Dutch side AZ Alkmaar.
Despite his return from suspension and his spirited performance, the Turkish giants failed to overturn their first-leg deficit, bowing out with an aggregate score of 6-3.
The match at Rams Park saw a determined Galatasaray squad attempt to mount a comeback, but the youthful AZ Alkmaar side proved too formidable.
Galatasaray were knocked out of the Europa League by AZ Alkmaar | IMAGO
The Dutch outfit outclassed their hosts with two goals in each half.
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Victor Osimhen became the latest Nigerian and Super Eagles superstar to crash out of Europe after Galatasaray’s defeat to Dutch side AZ Alkmaar.
Osimhen’s effort not enough to save Galatasaray
Osimhen runs back to restart the game after his fantastic goal | IMAGO
AZ Alkmaar drew first blood just before halftime when Seiya Maikuma capitalised on a lucky deflection to break the deadlock.
Despite Galatasaray’s desperate push, Osimhen gave the home fans a glimmer of hope with a stunning half-volley that momentarily reignited belief.
Shortly after, Roland Sallai found the net, equalising for the night with a well-taken finish from Baris Alper Yılmaz’s assist.
But with three more goals needed to force extra time, the clock worked against the Turkish side.
Victor Osimhen was keen to impress after missing the first leg in the Netherlands | IMAGO
The match ended in a 2-2 draw, sealing their fate as AZ Alkmaar progressed to the next round.
The defeat marked a crushing end to Galatasaray’s European campaign, leaving Osimhen and his teammates to reflect on what could have been.
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Stefanie Ladewig cheers on Osimhen amidst European heartbreak
Stefanie Kim Ladewig | Credit: Instagram/kimstefaniie
Despite the disappointment, Osimhen, 26, found solace in the unwavering support of his longtime girlfriend and mother of his child, Stefanie Ladewig.
The 24-year-old German influencer of Cameroonian descent was present at Rams Park, cheering him on from the stands.
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Stefanie shared a snap from inside the stadium, where she captured the moment the Super Eagles star netted his brilliant volley.
The couple’s relationship, first uncovered by Pulse Sports, has been one of deep support, with Stefanie consistently standing by Osimhen both on and off the pitch.
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