Fenerbahçe have filed a formal complaint regarding Victor Osimhen's use of a protective face mask during his return to play for Galatasaray. The Nigerian striker wore the mask in his 13-minute appearance on Wednesday night, following over a month on the sidelines due to an arm injury. The Turkish club argues the mask poses a risk to opposing players, citing safety concerns under league regulations. No official ruling has been made by the Turkish Football Federation on the matter. Osimhen, 27, was not involved in any incident during the brief outing. The match ended without further comment from match officials on the equipment. Galatasaray have not issued a public response to Fenerbahçe's complaint. The mask was medically approved for Osimhen's return, according to team sources.
Fenerbahçe question the safety of Osimhen's mask while accepting the same medical justification for their own players in past cases. This double standard exposes how clubs selectively apply safety arguments based on rivalry rather than consistent principle. Nigerian fans watching from afar see yet another hurdle raised against one of their top players abroad. The focus shifts from recovery to controversy, despite no incident occurring during the game.
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