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The 26-year-old striker closed out his debut season in the Turkish Super Lig with 26 goals, officially finishing as the 2024/25 top scorer. That earned him the Golden Boot and helped power Galatasaray to the league title.

For Nigerians at home and abroad, this isn’t just a football stat. It’s history in real time. Osimhen is now the first Nigerian ever to win the Turkish Golden Boot, and only the fourth African overall.
  • Victor Osimhen becomes the first Nigerian to win the Turkish Super Lig Golden Boot after a 26-goal season with Galatasaray.
  • Edged closest rival Krzysztof Piatek by 5 goals
  • Matches his 26-goal tally from Serie A 2022/23 with Napoli
  • Joins Tolu Arokodare (Belgium) & Cyriel Dessers (Scotland) as 2024/25 Nigerian Golden Boot winners
  • Galatasaray eager to keep him amid transfer buzz from England, Italy, and Saudi Arabia
Osimhen now holds the Golden Boots in two European leagues, Serie A and Turkish Super Lig, a feat few African strikers can boast of. His rise reflects the renewed dominance of Nigerian forwards in Europe, a storyline that deserves more attention.

But there’s still suspense: Will he stay or go? Galatasaray is reportedly ready to meet Napoli's release clause, but several big clubs are circling. Decision day? Friday.

This isn’t just about one striker’s success. It’s about Nigerian football reclaiming the global spotlight, one goal at a time.