Victor Osimhen further solidified his status as one of Europe’s top strikers, scoring two goals to help Galatasaray secure a 4-1 victory over Sivasspor in the Turkish Super League.
The brace not only sealed an important win but also saw the Nigerian forward break his own personal record, reaching 33 goals for the season.
The Super Eagles striker opened his account in the 15th minute, reacting quickest to Gabriel Sara’s shot, which had come off the post. Osimhen pounced on the rebound to score his 32nd goal of the campaign, surpassing his previous best of 31 goals set during his time at Napoli in the 2022/23 season.
⚽️ GOAL: Osimhen
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Osimhen wasn’t done there. In the 31st minute, he bagged his 33rd goal, once again being in the right place at the right time to convert after a loose ball fell to him in the box.
⚽️ GOAL: Osimhen (2)
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Uruguayan midfielder Lucas Torreira had put the hosts ahead in the ninth minute, while Turkish winger Baris Alper Yilmaz extended the lead to 3-0 with a strike in the 21st minute.
Victor Osimhen kisses Galatasaray badge. Photo Credit: Getty Images
Sivasspor managed to pull one back in the 33rd minute, but Osimhen’s earlier goals had already put Galatasaray in control.
The Nigerian forward was denied a hat-trick early in the second half, with a goal ruled out by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR). Osimhen was substituted in the 70th minute, making way for Dries Mertens to see out the match.
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Osimhen’s remarkable season continues to impress, as he now has 22 goals in the league, leading the Super League’s top scorer chart with four games remaining.
His attacking contributions go beyond goals, with seven assists to his name, bringing his total for the season to 40 combined goal involvements.
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Having scored six goals in seven UEFA Europa League appearances and adding three goals in the Ziraat Turkish Cup, Osimhen has been central to Galatasaray’s success in all competitions this season.
