A Nigerian youngster has dethroned Victor Osimhen as the Baller of the Week with his 3 G/A, shaking up Naija Stars Abroad and proving Super Eagles’ potential.
This weekend, the Baller of the Week torch has been ripped from Victor Osimhen’s grasp and thrust into the hands of Rafiu Durosinmi, a 22-year-old phenom whose explosive performance for Viktoria Plzen has turned heads and toppled giants.
In a whirlwind of action from Naija Stars Abroad, it’s the young gun, not the seasoned Cyriel Dessers, who’s dethroned the Super Eagles superstar, proving that Nigerian football’s future is blazing bright and ready to steal the spotlight now.
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After an impressive weekend, Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen edges Super Eagles teammates Ademola Lookman, Umar Sadiq and Chidera Ejuke to keep his Baller of the Week crown.
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Nigeria Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen returns as the Naija Stars Abroad’s Baller of the Week after an impressive performance at the weekend.
Here’s how Durosinmi shook off the competition and sent Osimhen packing from the throne.
Osimhen’s Crown Slips
Osimhen entered the weekend as the reigning Baller of the Week, a title earned through his relentless scoring for Galatasaray before the international break, where he also shone.
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Hattrick hero – Victor Osimhen signed off for the international break in style.
But the Istanbul derby brought a rare stumble, Galatasaray’s first loss of the season, and Osimhen couldn’t muster the magic to turn it around.
He’s still a titan in the Turkish Süper Lig, but this quiet outing cracked the door open just enough for a new king to storm through. The stage was set, and a 22-year-old rising star was ready to seize it.
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Osimhen was caged for 90 minutes by Ole.
Rafiu Durosinmi: The Young Lion Roars
Enter Durosinmi, the Viktoria Plzen striker who didn’t just knock on the door, he kicked it down.
In a jaw-dropping display against Victor Olatunji’s Sparta Praha, Durosinmi scored twice and dished out an assist, orchestrating a demolition that screamed superstar potential.
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Rafiu Durosinmi in fine form for his club.
At just 22, he’s not waiting for permission to shine among Naija Stars Abroad; he’s demanding it.
His brace showed clinical finishing, his assist highlighted vision, and his dominance over a strong rival proved he’s ready for the big time. This wasn’t just a performance; it was a coronation.
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Rafiu Durosinm, the Nigerian rising phenom.
Shaking Off Dessers’ Challenge
Dessers made a compelling case, no doubt. His milestone 100th game for Rangers FC, capped with his 12th league goal of the season, had redemption written all over it, a snubbed Super Eagles striker proving his worth.
But Durosinmi’s raw output eclipsed Dessers’ narrative heft. Two goals and an assist outweigh a single strike, milestone or not, and the 22-year-old’s fearless flair outshone Dessers’ gritty resolve.
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Dessers decided a 7-goal thriller for Rangers.
While Dessers played the avenger, Durosinmi played the conqueror, and in this week’s Baller of the Week stakes, youth and audacity trumped experience.
Lookman’s Fade Clears the Path
Ademola Lookman, another Super Eagles mainstay, couldn’t keep up either. Facing Fiorentina with Atalanta, he vanished into the shadows as Fiorentina stood tall.
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Ademola Lookman was expertly caged by Fiorentina.
Like Osimhen, Lookman’s off-day handed Durosinmi the perfect opening. The established stars faltered, and the rising star pounced.
Why Durosinmi’s Rise Shakes the Game
Durosinmi dethroning Osimhen isn’t just a weekly headline; it could be a seismic shift. At 22, he’s not a prospect; he’s a present-day force among Naija Stars Abroad.
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Rafiu Durosinmi with a fantastic performance for his club.
His performance against Sparta Praha wasn’t a fluke, it was a glimpse of a talent ready to challenge the Super Eagles pecking order.
Osimhen’s been the face of Nigerian football abroad, but Durosinmi’s brace-and-assist masterclass screams potential that could redefine the squad.
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Osimhen won back-to-back before the international break.
Victor Osimhen is reportedly wanted by Juventus (Credit: Imago)
Why isn’t this kid, with 10 G/A in 13 matches, in the national team conversation yet? His weekend heroics demand answers.
The Verdict: A New Era Begins
So, has Victor Osimhen been dethroned? You bet he has. Rafiu Durosinmi is the Baller of the Week, a 22-year-old rising star who shook off Dessers’ valiant effort and toppled the Super Eagles icon with a performance too electric to ignore.
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Rafiu Durosinmi at his unveiling for Viktoria Plzen
Osimhen’s reign was mighty, and he’ll fight back—count on it—but for now, Durosinmi should be the name on everyone’s lips.
From Prague to Lagos, the Naija Stars Abroad story just got a thrilling new chapter. Can the young lion hold the crown, or will Osimhen strike back? The ball’s in Durosinmi’s court—literally.
