Osimhen nets 12th league goal in Galatasaray win
Sports • 6d ago
**Osimhen Keeps Scoring Frenzy Alive in Galatasaray's Dominant Win**
It's no secret that Victor Osimhen is the man to beat in the Turkish Super Lig this season. The Super Eagles striker has been on a roll, and his impressive form shows no signs of slowing down. On Sunday night, he added another notch to his belt, scoring his 12th league goal of the season as Galatasaray trounced Çaykur Rizespor 3-0 at the Çaykur Didi Stadyumu.
Galatasaray's victory was a statement of intent, as they bounced back from a recent dip in form to reclaim their spot at the top of the Super Lig table. Their Istanbul counterparts, Fenerbahçe and Trabzonspor, will be taking note. Meanwhile, Rizespor's struggles continue, with the team hovering precariously in 12th place after a disappointing run of results.
The match was a tale of two teams, with Galatasaray dictating the pace from the outset. They nearly took the lead early on, with Gabriel Sara's long-range effort crashing off the woodwork, a warning sign for Rizespor. The deadlock was eventually broken in the 19th minute, as Barış Alper Yılmaz rose above the Rizespor defense to power home a well-measured cross from Noa Lang.
The second half was just as one-way traffic, with Galatasaray maintaining their intensity and Rizespor struggling to cope with the visitors' movement and pressure. Osimhen's influence grew as the game wore on, and he was unlucky not to score in the 60th minute, seeing his delicate chip drift narrowly wide.
However, it was only a matter of time before Osimhen got on the scoresheet. Two minutes later, Yunus Akgün nodded home from close range, registering his first headed goal for the club, and effectively putting the game beyond doubt.
The final act belonged to Osimhen, who rounded the goalkeeper and finished confidently from a tight angle to seal the win in the 73rd minute. Galatasaray's victory was a testament to Osimhen's growing importance in the title race, and his ability to seize moments when it matters most.
In other news, Nigerian winger Ibrahim Olawoyin featured for Rizespor, but struggled to make an impact, completing 19 of 24 passes and