NIGERIAN striker Victor Osimhen helped Galatasaray secure their 25th Turkish Super Lig title with an emphatic 3-0 win over Kayserispor on Sunday, May 18.
Osimhen, who has been in sensational form this season, opened the scoring with a powerful header in the 27th minute. The goal made it his 36th across all competitions this season for the Turkish side.
The victory marked Galatasaray’s third consecutive championship. It also adds to Galatasaray’s recent triumph in the Turkish Cup, where they defeated Trabzonspor 3–0, with Osimhen scoring twice.
Osimhen’s journey to Galatasaray began after a tumultuous summer in 2024.
Following failed transfer negotiations with clubs like Chelsea and some Saudi pro league clubs, and subsequent exclusion from Napoli’s Serie A squad, Osimhen joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan on September 4, 2024.
Since his arrival, he has been instrumental in Galatasaray’s success, contributing 36 goals and eight assists across all competitions.
His performance has also solidified his status as a fan favourite, with the fans displaying a banner appealing to the Nigerian star to stay for the upcoming seasons.
Last week, the one-time African best broke a 24-year-old record, becoming the most prolific foreign player in Turkish football history by surpassing Brazilian legend Mario Jardel’s previous tally of 34 goals in a single season.
Source @ICIR
