Turkey: Osimhen cleared to face Fenerbahçe in Istanbul derby

Victor Osimhen has been cleared to play in the Istanbul derby despite wearing a protective arm brace, after the Turkish FA dismissed Fenerbahçe’s complaint that the gear could endanger opponents. The decision ensures the star striker will feature for Galatasaray in the high‑profile match against Fenerbahçe.

Victor Osimhen has been cleared for Sunday’s intercontinental derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe. Osimhen played with a protective arm brace in Galatasaray’s Turkish Cup defeat to Gençlerbirliği on Wednesday. Fenerbahçe however filed a formal complaint to the Turkish FA, protesting that the protective gear could be dangerous to opponents. Their request was however turned down […] Turkey: Osimhen cleared to face Fenerbahçe in Istanbul derby