Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is trending for all the right reasons after being crowned Sportsman of the Year at the 2025 GQ Türkiye Men of the Year Awards.
According to entertainment and sports outlets, Osimhen received the honour at a colourful ceremony in Turkey, in recognition of his standout season and contribution to his club’s domestic double.
As photos and clips from the event filtered onto X and Instagram, Nigerians wasted no time in flooding timelines with congratulatory messages, edited graphics and playful “No be small flex” captions. Some fans joked that Osimhen is now “our own GQ model,” while others used the moment to reignite the long-running “best African striker” debates.
From memes about his trademark mask to serious conversations about his journey from the streets of Lagos to global stardom, the award has once again reminded fans why Osimhen remains one of Nigeria’s most loved football exports – both on and off the pitch.
