Reported by Simon Daniel Yusuph l Journalist at Weng Global
Nigerian international footballer Victor Osimhen and his partner, Stefanie Kim Ladewig, have welcomed their second child, a baby girl named Liora Audrey, with Turkish football club Galatasaray announcing the birth on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
The announcement brought joyful news for the Super Eagles striker and his family as he continues his professional career in Turkey, where he represents Galatasaray in the Turkish Süper Lig.
The club congratulated the couple in a statement shared through its official social media account, confirming the arrival of their newborn daughter and wishing the family well.
According to reports published by Nigerian and Turkish media, the couple’s new baby is their second daughter. Their first child, Hailey True, was born in October 2022.
The birth adds another chapter to the family life of one of Nigeria’s most prominent footballers, whose performances at club and international levels have attracted considerable attention from supporters across Africa and beyond.
Galatasaray Announces Birth of Osimhen’s Daughter
Galatasaray confirmed the birth of Liora Audrey in a message congratulating Osimhen and Stefanie on the arrival of their daughter.
The Turkish club expressed its good wishes for the newborn’s health and happiness, sharing the announcement with its supporters.
The announcement was subsequently reported by several Nigerian news organisations, including Vanguard, Pulse Sports Nigeria and News Central Television.
Although Osimhen is widely recognised for his achievements on the football pitch, he generally maintains a degree of privacy around his family life.
The club’s announcement provided public confirmation of the birth while keeping the focus on congratulating the family rather than disclosing unnecessary personal details.
Neither Osimhen nor Ladewig was quoted in the reports reviewed as making a separate public statement about the birth.
Who Is Stefanie Kim Ladewig?
Stefanie Kim Ladewig is a German-born model and social media personality of Cameroonian heritage.
She has attracted public attention through her relationship with Osimhen and her activities in fashion and lifestyle content.
Media reports indicate that the couple’s relationship began around the period when Osimhen was playing for German club VfL Wolfsburg.
Osimhen subsequently developed his career across European football, becoming one of Nigeria’s most recognisable attacking players.
Despite the attention surrounding their relationship, the couple have generally kept many aspects of their private lives away from public scrutiny.
Their first daughter, Hailey True, was born in October 2022. The arrival of Liora Audrey means the couple now have two children, according to the reports announcing the birth.
Family News Follows Reported Road Accident
The announcement comes approximately two weeks after reports that Ladewig was involved in a road accident in Istanbul while pregnant.
BusinessDay and Pulse Sports Nigeria reported that the incident occurred on October 14, 2026, and involved three vehicles in the Eyüpsultan district of Istanbul, Türkiye.
According to those reports, Ladewig escaped without injury, while the other people involved were also reported to have avoided injuries.
She was reportedly taken to a hospital for precautionary medical examinations because of her pregnancy.
The birth announcement has since confirmed the arrival of the couple’s second child. However, the available reports do not establish that the accident had any direct connection to the timing or circumstances of the birth.
The earlier incident attracted attention because of concerns about Ladewig’s wellbeing during pregnancy.
Osimhen Continues His Career at Galatasaray
Osimhen remains one of the most prominent Nigerian footballers playing outside the country.
The striker has represented Nigeria at international level and established himself in European football through his performances for several clubs.
Before joining Galatasaray, he played for clubs including VfL Wolfsburg, Lille and Napoli.
His time at Napoli was particularly significant, as he played an important role in the Italian club’s Serie A title-winning campaign in the 2022–23 season.
His goalscoring performances during that campaign strengthened his reputation as one of Europe’s leading centre-forwards and increased his international profile.
Osimhen later moved to Galatasaray, where he continued his career in Turkish football.
His professional commitments have frequently placed him in the public spotlight, while news about his family has also generated interest among Nigerian supporters.
The arrival of his second daughter comes as he balances his responsibilities as a professional footballer with his family life.
Why the Birth Matters to Nigerian Football Supporters
For many Nigerian supporters, Osimhen’s significance extends beyond his performances for his club.
As a leading member of the Super Eagles, he has become an important figure in Nigerian football, attracting attention whenever developments emerge concerning his career.
News of the birth has therefore generated interest among supporters who follow both his sporting achievements and major milestones in his personal life.
However, the announcement is primarily a family development rather than a footballing event.
The club’s message focused on congratulating the couple and wishing their daughter a healthy and happy life.
The news also illustrates how the personal lives of high-profile athletes can attract international attention, particularly when clubs share family announcements through their official communication channels.
For Osimhen, the birth of Liora Audrey represents an important family milestone as he continues his career in Turkey.
What Happens Next?
Osimhen is expected to continue his professional commitments with Galatasaray, subject to the club’s sporting plans and any arrangements relating to his family responsibilities.
Reports published following the birth indicated that he had missed travelling with the squad ahead of Galatasaray’s league fixture against Konyaspor on Friday, October 30, for family reasons.
However, his participation in the match should be determined by confirmed team information rather than assumptions about his availability.
The club has not announced any long-term change to his playing schedule in connection with the birth.
For now, the confirmed development is the arrival of Liora Audrey and Galatasaray’s public congratulations to the couple.
Weng Global congratulates Victor Osimhen and Stefanie Kim Ladewig on the birth of their daughter and wishes the family well.
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Sources
- Galatasaray — Official announcement congratulating Victor Osimhen and Stefanie on the birth of their daughter.
- Vanguard — Report on the birth of Osimhen’s second child, published October 29, 2026.
- Pulse Sports Nigeria — Reporting on the birth and Osimhen’s family news, published October 29, 2026.
- News Central Television — Report on Galatasaray’s announcement, published October 30, 2026.
- BusinessDay — Reporting on the road accident involving Stefanie Kim Ladewig, published October 15, 2026.
