A fiery moment in the Turkish Super Lig derby between Galatasaray and Beşiktaş has escalated into controversy after Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen appeared to grab defender Emirhan Topçu by the throat during the match.

The incident, which occurred during their 1-1 draw at Rams Park, has left fans, pundits, and governing bodies questioning what provoked the outburst.

Some reports from social media suggest that Topçu may have used a racist slur, “black monkey,” to address Osimhen, possibly triggering the striker’s reaction.

However, no credible source has confirmed that this phrase was used.. The Turkish Football Federation has not yet officially verified the allegation.

See some comments from fans and the video below

@ThomasSankaraWN

That right there isn’t just a football altercation — it’s a snapshot of a deeper, uglier sickness that still hides under the surface of European football.

Victor Osimhen didn’t just react as a player; he reacted as a man who’s tired of being reduced to the color of his skin every time he steps on the pitch. You can only keep your cool for so long when racism is disguised as “banter” or brushed off as “emotion in the game.”

The sad irony? Europe loves African talent — their goals, their pace, their power — but still can’t respect their humanity. They’ll chant your name when you score, then turn around and hurl slurs when you miss.

Osimhen’s reaction wasn’t right by the book — but it was real. Raw. Honest. Sometimes silence only protects the abuser. Maybe grabbing that guy by the throat wasn’t diplomacy… but it sure was a wake-up call that racism in football still deserves a red card, not a shrug.

@dizneyx___"Victor Osimhen didn’t just grab Emirhan Topçu by the throat, he grabbed racism by the throat. Enough is enough. Football isn’t just about goals, it’s about respect. #SayNoToRacism"

@SaikiFaith___"If nah me self, them fit cancel this match, because blood go flow. Different blow from all angles. If ref talk anyhow, e go collect too. I no want hear anything"

Galatasaray star Victor Osimhen grabs Besiktas Emirhan Topçu by the thrōat after he called the Nigerian striker a black monkey pic.twitter.com/jbiNlIvSpA

— African Hub (@AfricanHub_) October 6, 2025

Here is a clip from the incident pic.twitter.com/snzlNs8dbZ

— Lord Satoshi (@Lordbloc) October 7, 2025