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Victor Osimhen could face a potential ban from using his iconic mask following a collision incident involving a Rizespor player on his debut. Despite bagging an assist in his first game for Galatasaray, the 25-year-old’s protective mask has become a subject of debate in Turkey. ...READ THE FULL STORY FROM SOURCE ↔️
According to emerging reports, a campaign calling for Osimhen to be restricted from wearing his mask has begun in Turkey after an incident with Rizespor’s Khusniddin Alikulov left the player with a broken cheekbone after last Saturday’s game.
Many believe the metal fasteners on the 25-year-old’s mask pose a risk to opponents.
This comes in the wake of the highly-anticipated Intercontinental Derby between Galatasaray and Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce side this weekend.
The reigning African Footballer of the Year has been wearing a protective mask since suffering a serious facial injury after colliding with Milan Skriniar in Napoli’s clash with AC Milan in November 2021.
Osimhen, however, is poised for another encounter against Jose Mourinho over the weekend. The former Lille forward has scored three times in his last six meetings against the ‘Special One’.…For More READ THE FULL STORY ▶
