Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen continued his remarkable scoring form by finding the net in Galatasaray’s 3–1 Süper Lig victory over Fatih Karagümrük on Saturday. The Nigerian forward’s goal was especially significant — it marked his 50th goal for Galatasaray since joining the Turkish giants.
The match at the Atatürk Olimpiyat Stadium was a competitive affair. Gabriel Sara gave Galatasaray the lead inside the first minute, only for Barış Kalaycı to pull Karagümrük level before halftime. Sara then restored the lead early in the second half with his second of the game before Osimhen sealed the win with his strike in the 55th minute.
Osimhen’s landmark strike his seventh of the Süper Lig season and 13th in all competitions came in just his 59th appearance for the club, making him the fastest player in Galatasaray history to reach 50 goals in the modern era.
The victory keeps Galatasaray top of the Turkish Super Lig, extending their advantage over rivals as they continue their title push.
EDITORIAL
There are goals that carry weight beyond the three points they deliver they become milestones that define careers and seasons. Victor Osimhen’s 50th goal for Galatasaray was precisely such a moment a blend of efficiency, timing and legacy in a single thunderous finish.
Galatasaray’s trip to face Fatih Karagümrük began with all the promise of dominance, Sara’s lightning-quick opener suggested as much but football rarely travels in straight lines. The hosts fought back to equalise, reminding everyone that even struggling sides can challenge on their day. When Sara struck again early in the second half, it looked like Galatasaray had taken control. But it was Osimhen’s goal four minutes later that etched this fixture into the club’s record books.
To reach 50 goals in just 59 appearances is a testament not only to Osimhen’s technical quality but to a rare consistency of mind and body. Modern football celebrates pace and flair, but it is the relentless pursuit of goals, in all circumstances, that cements a player’s place in a club’s history. In achieving this milestone faster than any player in decades for Galatasaray, Osimhen has done more than score he has become part of the very fabric of one of Turkey’s great clubs.
DID YOU KNOW?
- Osimhen’s goal against Fatih Karagümrük was his 50th for Galatasaray, a record milestone reached faster than any player in the club’s modern history.
- He reached 50 goals in just 59 appearances, surpassing the previous benchmark set by Mauro Icardi.
- Galatasaray led early through Gabriel Sara, only for Karagümrük to equalise in the first half before the hosts regained control.
- Osimhen’s strike was his seventh league goal this season, contributing to his 13 goals in all competitions.
- The win helped Galatasaray stay top of the Turkish Süper Lig, holding a four-point gap at the summit as they continue their title push.
