Outrage has erupted in Turkey after the Bulut Mosque in Konya was found listed on Google Maps as “Victor Osimhen Mosque,” in what many worshippers have described as an insult to Islam.
The unusual renaming, believed to be the result of unauthorized user edits on the online map platform, sparked anger within the local Muslim community.
“It’s a shame to name a non-Muslim and make a mockery of it. We consider it an insult to Muslims, the mosque community, and mosques themselves,” said Zeki Yaylacı, a member of the mosque congregation.
Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen, who recently returned to Turkey following prolonged transfer talks with Napoli, is not believed to have had any role in the incident. The Nigerian striker had missed Galatasaray’s 3-0 victory over Gaziantep on Saturday but is expected to feature against Karagumruk on Friday.
Head coach Okan Buruk explained that the 26-year-old needed additional time to reach full match fitness after reporting late for pre-season training.
The Google Maps listing has since been corrected, but the incident has continued to stir public debate on respect for religious sites.
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