The Digest:
Victor Osimhen and Paul Onuachu continued their red-hot form in the Turkish Super Lig, both scoring for their respective clubs in wins on Saturday. Osimhen sealed Galatasaray's 3-0 victory over ten-man Istanbul Basaksehir, netting his 11th league goal with a clinical chest control and finish nine minutes after Wilfried Singo's opener. The 27-year-old has now scored in four consecutive league matches and contributed a goal or assist in his last nine (9 goals, 4 assists). Onuachu became the first Trabzonspor player since 1992 to score in eight consecutive league matches, tapping in from three yards for his 21st league goal of the season. He is now six goals shy of breaking Osimhen's record tally from last season and has scored in ten consecutive matches across all competitions. Trabzonspor sit joint-second with 57 points, seven behind league leaders Galatasaray.
Key Points
- Osimhen scores 11th league goal in Galatasaray's 3-0 win.
- Onuachu nets 21st league goal, first Trabzonspor player since 1992 to score in eight straight league games.
- Osimhen has goal/assist in nine straight league matches.
- Onuachu six goals from breaking Osimhen's record.
- Galatasaray lead by seven points; Trabzonspor joint-second.
Sources: Match Reports
