Osimhen Nets Sixth League Goal as Galatasaray Crush Antalyaspor 4–1

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen continued his fine form in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday, scoring his sixth league goal of the season as Galatasaray eased to a 4–1 away victory over Antalyaspor.

Galatasaray surged into a commanding position early, with Leroy Sané opening the scoring in the 7th minute before Roland Sallai doubled the lead four minutes later. Osimhen then sealed Galatasaray’s advantage in the 56th minute, converting a precise pass from Yunus Akgün to make it 3–0.

Antalyaspor pulled one back through Sander van de Streek in the 69th minute to set up a late fightback, but substitute Mauro Icardi wrapped up the scoring in stoppage time to complete the 4–1 win.

The result keeps Galatasaray top of the Super Lig standings, extending their lead at the summit, while Osimhen now heads into AFCON 2025 preparations on a high after another strong club performance.

Editorial

Victor Osimhen’s decisive strike in Galatasaray’s 4–1 win over Antalyaspor was less about the goal itself and more about the narrative it reinforces that form, momentum and confidence are not accidental, but cultivated. In a league where consistency separates contenders from pretenders, Osimhen’s sixth league goal of the season is emblematic of a striker not merely finishing chances, but shaping the psychology of his team’s campaign.

Galatasaray, long accustomed to leading domestic narratives, found rhythm early in Antalya, asserting control through early goals from Sané and Sallai establishing a platform for Osimhen’s influence to flourish. His 56th-minute finish was clinical, but more importantly, it signalled control. In converting when the groundwork had been laid, he did not merely expand the advantage he effectively ended any semblance of contest.

For a player about to rejoin national duty with the Super Eagles at AFCON 2025, this moment matters. It demonstrates that he has not only sustained his physical sharpness but also his mental edge the ability to arrive in key moments and make them unmistakably his own. What separates good forwards from great ones is not simply the accumulation of goals, but the timing striking when the game hangs in the balance and demanding attention from defence and press alike.

Yet what makes this performance resonate is not just personal scoring, but the way his presence lifts his comrades. Icardi’s stoppage-time finish and the earlier contributions from Sané and Sallai reflect a collective energy inflected by Osimhen’s intent. He is not merely a destination for service he is the pulse of an attack that reads urgency and executes it.

As Galatasaray extend their lead atop the league, Osimhen’s influence stands clear a striker in command of his craft and timing, merging club ambition with national expectation. It is the sort of form that not only wins matches, but reshapes narratives and in the process, carries confidence into the grander theatre of continental competition.

Did You Know?

1. Osimhen’s goal vs Antalyaspor was his sixth in 11 Super Lig appearances this season, highlighting his efficiency in Turkey’s top flight.
2. He has scored a total of 12 goals in all competitions this season for Galatasaray, underlining his broad attacking contribution for club and country.
3. Osimhen’s strike against Antalyaspor came from a smart run and clinical finish on the counter, reinforcing his reputation as one of Europe’s most dangerous forwards in transition.
4. The victory helped Galatasaray extend their lead to five points at the top of the Super Lig, strengthening their bid to defend the domestic title.
5. After this match, Osimhen left Galatasaray to join the Super Eagles’ camp in Morocco ahead of the AFCON 2025 tournament.