Super Eagles’ midfielder, Victor Osimhen, turned down wearing the captain’s armband as Galatasaray played out a 3-3 draw with Rennes in a pre-season friendly at the Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex RAMS Park.
Galatasaray first took the lead from a corner kick, Gabriel Sara sent a good cross into the box, Osimhen leaped highest and headed the ball strongly into the net.
In the second half of the match, there was a small incident regarding the captain’s armband.
The team’s main captain Abdülkerim Bardakcı was substituted in the 74th minute.
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As he left the pitch, he handed the captain’s armband to Osimhen, showing his wish for the Nigerian international to be the captain for the remainder of the game.
However, Osimhen refused to wear it, giving the armband to Yunus Akgün and suggesting the attacking midfielder should be the one to lead the team.
Akgün was surprised at Osimhen’s decision and tried to convince the former African Footballer of the Year to wear the armband, but he refused.
Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk had said he wanted Osimhen to be one of the club’s captains next season after Mauro Icardi’s departure.