Former Beşiktaş star, Nihat Kahveci has praised Victor Osimhen’s debut performance for Galatasaray but stated that his teammates must create more opportunities for the Nigerian striker.

Osimhen made his first appearance for the club during Galatasaray’s commanding 5-0 victory over Çaykur Rizespor in the Turkish Süper Lig on Saturday.

While he contributed an assist, he was denied a goal by the opposition goalkeeper in the second half.

Commenting on Osimhen’s debut, Kahveci commended the forward’s physicality and effort all through the match.

“Osimhen didn’t lack physicality. He showed his athleticism and jumping ability in key moments.”

The Nigerian battles with an opponent during a Turkish Super Lig match. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)

“Goals were expected from Osimhen. Batshuayi gave him a very nice pass, I think he hit the ball correctly with the inside of his foot and the goalkeeper saved it.

“Apart from that, did he get into many clear positions? Galatasaray players did not get him into many positions like that.

However, he noted that the striker was not given many clear-cut chances.

“Osimhen scores a lot of goals. He searches a lot, he is very active. He is always involved. If you create more positions for him, he will score a lot of goals in Galatasaray,” He said.