A controversy has erupted in Konya, Turkey, after the Bulut Mosque was incorrectly listed on Google Maps as the "Victor Osimhen Mosque." This led to significant outrage from the local Muslim worshippers who consider the renaming disrespectful and insulting.
Key points include:
- The Bulut Mosque, located in Konya's Karatay district and established in 2008, has long been known under its original name.
- Worshippers expressed dismay at the mosque being associated with Victor Osimhen, a Nigerian Christian footballer who recently transferred to Turkish club Galatasaray.
- Community members, including Zeki Yaylacı, called the situation "an insult to Muslims, the mosque community, and mosques themselves," emphasizing that Osimhen has no connection to the mosque or the local area.
- The renaming is believed to be the result of unauthorized user edits on Google Maps rather than any official action or involvement by Osimhen.
- Authorities are being urged to correct the name and put measures in place to prevent similar incidents.
- Meanwhile, Victor Osimhen is focused on regaining full fitness to make his debut for Galatasaray following his record transfer.
This incident highlights challenges with online platforms and the sensitivities around religious sites, especially when unrelated figures become mistakenly associated with them. Osimhen is not involved in or responsible for the renaming in any way.
Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk confirmed Osimhen will play against Karagumruk soon, indicating his recovery from fitness issues.
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