Adebayo Adenrele
Nigerian Super Eagles Striker, Victor Osimhen is facing possible two-match ban in Turkey after the Turkish media accused him of intentionally getting a yellow card during Galatasaray’s 4-1 win over Antalyaspor to serve a suspension while on international duty with Nigeria’s Super Eagles.
Osimhen, who was already at risk of suspension before Saturday’s game, having received yellow cards against Beşiktaş, Kocaelispor and Fenerbahçe, has faced a ban for any further bookings.
Osimhen received a yellow card in the 85th minute for pulling an opponent’s shirt, leading to an automatic one-match suspension, meaning he will miss Galatasaray’s upcoming league match against Kasımpaşa.
According to Turkish outlet Gazete Gerçek, he may be referred to the Turkish Football Federation’s Disciplinary Committee for allegedly ‘deliberately receiving a yellow card’.
The committee’s rules state that a player found to have intentionally received a yellow or red card to avoid matches may face a two-match ban.
