Nigerian international Victor Osimhen starred with two assists as Galatasaray secured a dominant 5–1 home win over Eyüpspor in their Turkish Super Lig match at RAMS Park on Friday night. The victory keeps the league leaders firmly in control of the title race and underscores Osimhen’s growing influence beyond scoring.
Galatasaray came out firing from the first whistle, with Osimhen producing the cross that Yunus Akgün headed home inside the opening two minutes to give the hosts an early lead. Mauro Icardi then doubled Galatasaray’s advantage on 33 minutes before the Nigerian’s second assist shortly after the break set up Icardi for what became the third goal.
Eyüpspor were reduced to ten men just before halftime when Bedirhan Özyurt received a straight red card, leaving the visitors with a mountain to climb. Icardi completed his hat-trick later in the second half and, after a consolation goal from Eyüpspor’s Metehan Altunbas, Galatasaray wrapped up the scoring through an own goal by Jérôme Onguéné.
With the win, Galatasaray remain top of the Super Lig on 55 points after 22 matches, extending their lead over second-placed Fenerbahçe.
Editorial
Victor Osimhen’s performance in this 5–1 rout highlights his tactical growth at Galatasaray. While he is widely recognised for his goal-scoring prowess, this match underlined his ability to create and link play, adding another dimension to his game. Nigerian fans will be pleased to see the Super Eagles forward continuing to deliver consistently in one of Europe’s competitive leagues.
Galatasaray’s dominance was clear from start to finish, and the early goal set the tone for the rest of the contest. Icardi’s hat-trick provided the cutting edge, capitalising on Osimhen’s creativity, and the red card for Eyüpspor confirmed the gulf between the sides. For the Turkish champions, this win bolsters confidence as they balance domestic and continental commitments in the coming weeks.
Beyond the result, Osimhen’s ability to adapt to various attacking roles demonstrates why he remains a key figure for both club and country. His vision and unselfish play will be a valuable asset for Nigeria’s Super Eagles as they prepare for future qualifiers and tournaments.
Did You Know?
- Victor Osimhen provided his first career match with two assists in this Super Lig fixture.
- Yunus Akgün opened the scoring for Galatasaray just two minutes into the match. }
- Mauro Icardi completed a hat-trick during the 5–1 win.
- Eyüpspor’s Bedirhan Özyurt was sent off before halftime, reducing his team to ten men.
- Galatasaray now lead the Super Lig with 55 points after 22 games.
