Victor Osimhen scored a brace to lead Galatasaray to a 2-1 win over Rizespor, extending their lead at the top of the Turkish Super Lig. The Nigerian striker's two goals secured the victory, while Galatasaray fans celebrated the team’s continued success and Muslera’s playful tribute.
Victor Osimhen delivered a brilliant two-goal performance to lead Galatasaray to a 2-1 victory over Rizespor, extending their lead at the top of the Turkish Super Lig. The Nigerian striker marked his return after missing Galatasaray’s Europa League loss to AZ Alkmaar. Osimhen opened the scoring in the 47th minute with a header, and after Rizespor equalized, he clinched the win with another header in the 86th minute.
Following the match, Osimhen praised his teammates and the passionate supporters, acknowledging their collective effort in securing the win. He expressed his appreciation for the fans’ morale-boosting support throughout the match. A heartwarming moment followed when Galatasaray’s veteran goalkeeper, Fernando Muslera, donned Osimhen’s signature face mask in celebration.
With 14 goals and four assists in 18 league appearances, Osimhen has been in sensational form for the club since his loan move from Napoli. This victory further solidified Galatasaray’s position at the top, now six points ahead of José Mourinho’s Fenerbahce. The two sides will face off next week in a highly anticipated match. Osimhen, who has contributed 24 goals in 24 matches across all competitions, will be crucial in their upcoming Europa League match against AZ Alkmaar as they aim to overturn a 4-1 deficit.
