Osimhen Fires Galatasaray To Turkish Super Lig Title

Victor Osimhen - National News

By Our Correspondent

National News – Victor Osimhen inspires Galatasaray to a dramatic 4-2 comeback victory over Antalyaspor at RAMS Park in Istanbul, Turkey, sealing the Turkish Super Lig title after a tense encounter that tested the champions’ resilience.

The Nigerian striker scored twice, including a crucial penalty and a late winner, as the Istanbul giants secured their 26th league championship and a fourth consecutive crown in front of jubilant home supporters.

Antalyaspor stunned the hosts when Soner Dikmen struck just before half-time to give the visitors the lead.

After the break, Mario Lemina restored parity in the 56th minute, but Dikmen quickly put Antalyaspor ahead again, leaving Galatasaray under pressure in a crucial title-deciding match.

With the league trophy on the line, Osimhen stepped up in the 66th minute, converting a penalty he won to level the score at 2-2.

The Super Eagles forward then delivered the decisive moment in the 88th minute, powering home a clinical finish to complete the turnaround.

Kaan Ayhan added a stoppage-time goal to confirm the victory and spark celebrations across Istanbul.

The victory further strengthens Galatasaray’s position as Turkey’s most successful club with 26 league titles, while Osimhen continues to justify his reputation as one of Europe’s most decisive forwards.

Since joining the club, the Nigerian international has been instrumental in key matches, combining pace, power, and clinical finishing.

His contributions have also boosted Galatasaray’s ambitions in domestic and European competitions.

Fans across Istanbul celebrated late into the night, marking another memorable chapter in the club’s history.

The result also confirms Galatasaray’s qualification for next season’s European competition as champions.

Osimhen’s brace was widely hailed as the defining performance of the title race in Istanbul.

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