Victor Osimhen and his girlfriend Stefanie Ladewig have become parents for the second time, welcoming a baby girl named Liora Audrey on Thursday. The announcement was made by their club, Galatasaray, through a social‑media post that congratulated the family and wished the newborn a healthy life.
What did Galatasaray say?
The club’s statement read: “Our Football A Team player Victor Osimhen and Stefanie have welcomed a baby girl into the world. We congratulate the couple Victor and Stefanie; we wish their newborn baby Liora Audrey a long, healthy, and happy life!”
Key facts about the family:
- The couple’s first daughter, Hailey, was born in October 2022.
- Ladewig, a Cameroonian‑German fashion model and influencer, started dating Osimhen in 2019 while he was at Wolfsburg.
- Earlier this month she was involved in a three‑vehicle road accident in Turkey but escaped without injury.
- Osimhen, 27, is expected to feature for Galatasaray against T. Konyaspor on Friday, having been named in the match squad.
- He scored a brace on Monday, helping Galatasaray defeat rivals Fenerbahçe in the Istanbul derby.
- After nine league games, Galatasaray sit top of the table, and Osimhen has eight goals, placing him among the joint‑top scorers.
Background on the player:
Victor Osimhen is the leading striker for Nigeria’s national side, the Super Eagles, and has been a key figure for Galatasaray since joining the Turkish giants. His prolific form this season has drawn attention both on and off the pitch.
Upcoming match preview:
The forward’s inclusion in the squad for the Friday fixture against T. Konyaspor suggests that the club will rely on his goal‑scoring prowess as they aim to maintain their league lead. Fans will be watching to see how he balances his new family responsibilities with his on‑field commitments.
Recent performance:
Osimhen’s two‑goal performance in the derby against Fenerbahçe highlighted his sharp finishing and ability to influence high‑stakes games. The victory reinforced Galatasaray’s position at the summit of the Turkish Süper Lig.
The birth of Liora Audrey adds a personal milestone to Osimhen’s flourishing career, and both the player and his partner have received widespread well‑wishes from teammates, club officials, and supporters across Nigeria and Turkey.