Weeks after Victor Osimhen teamed up with Galatasaray, another Nigerian player Tosin Demehin has signed for the Turkish League side.
While Osimhen, a Super Eagles forward joined on Loan from Serie A side Napoli, Demehin switched from Reims, a French ligue club after signing a one year contract.
While announcing her arrival via their website on Monday, the Turkish club wrote: “Galatasaray Petrol Ofisi signed a one-year contract with professional football player Oluwatosin Blessing Demehin.
“We wish our player a successful career under the Galatasaray jersey.”
Born in 2002, the Nigerian defender started her career back home with Sunshine Stars.
She later played for Rivers Angels FC, before moving to Reims.
Demehin was part of the Nigerian team at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
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During her two seasons at Reims, Demehin made 26 league appearances, playing a crucial role in helping the team finish 6th in her first season and an impressive 4th in her second season. Her contributions earned Reims a spot in the UEFA Women’s Champions League playoffs.
Demehin made her debut for Galatasaray in a UEFA Women’s Champions League clash against Czech side Slavia Prague, shortly after joining the club. Although she started on the bench, the Nigerian was introduced in the 37th minute after Turkish midfielder Ecem Cümert sustained an injury.
The game ended in a 2-2 draw, with Galatasaray initially taking a 2-0 lead through goals from Andrea Stašková. However, two late goals from Slavia Prague saw the match end in a stalemate at the Esenyurt Necmi Kadıoğlu Stadium in Istanbul.
Demehin’s arrival at Galatasaray adds excitement to the squad as they aim to retain their Turkcell Women’s Football Super League title. Her transfer follows the recent move of Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen to Galatasaray’s men’s team, with both Nigerian stars now integral to their respective teams.
The return leg of the Champions League playoff will take place at Slavia Prague’s Fortuna Arena on September 25, where the winner will advance to the group stage of the competition.
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