Osimhen Strikes Again as Galatasaray Edge Göztepe in Five-Goal Thriller
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen continued his fine scoring form on Sunday, finding the net as Galatasaray defeated Göztepe 3–2 in a pulsating Turkish Super Lig encounter at the RAMS Park.
It was a thrilling contest that had fans on edge from start to finish. Göztepe silenced the home crowd early when Efkan Bekiroğlu fired the visitors ahead in just the sixth minute. But the early setback only woke the champions up.
Osimhen, alert as ever, capitalised on a defensive blunder to level the game in the 19th minute — his third league goal of the season, and third in as many matches.
The second half saw Gabriel Sara and Mauro Icardi add to Galatasaray’s tally, ensuring the Yellow and Reds stayed firmly atop the Super Lig table with 28 points — five clear of second-placed Trabzonspor. Göztepe, despite a spirited display, slipped to fifth after suffering only their second loss of the campaign.
Opinion: Osimhen’s Resurgence Is the Spark Galatasaray Needed
For a player whose arrival in Turkey was met with sky-high expectations, Victor Osimhen is finally delivering the firepower Galatasaray hoped for.
The Nigerian forward has adapted quickly to the rhythm of Turkish football — fast, physical, and emotionally charged. His instincts in front of goal have been sharp, his movement decisive, and his passion infectious.
What’s most impressive is Osimhen’s consistency. Three goals in three matches might seem ordinary for a player of his calibre, but in context, it signals momentum and maturity. He’s not just scoring; he’s influencing games, unsettling defenders, and leading the line with conviction.
For Galatasaray, Osimhen’s form is the difference between dominance and doubt. In a league where fine margins decide titles, having a striker who can punish mistakes and create chances out of nothing is priceless.
If he keeps this up, the chants of “Osimhen! Osimhen!” echoing around RAMS Park might just carry the Yellow and Reds all the way to another championship — and perhaps, Osimhen’s next big European chapter.
