**Victor Osimhen Strikes to Help Galatasaray Edge Past Besiktas in Istanbul Derby** Naija football fans, take note! Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen has once again proven his prowess on the pitch, scoring a brilliant header to help Galatasaray claim a crucial win against arch-rivals Besiktas in the Istanbul derby. The match, which took place at the BJK İnönü Stadyumu, saw Galatasaray dominate the first half, with Osimhen netting the opening goal in the 39th minute. The Nigerian forward connected with a pinpoint cross from Leroy Sane to send a powerful header past Besiktas goalkeeper Ersin Destanoglu. Despite being booked in the sixth minute, Osimhen remained a thorn in the side of the Besiktas defense, and his goal proved to be the difference-maker in the match. The Turkish champions went into the lead at halftime, but Besiktas came out firing in the second half, dominating possession and testing the Galatasaray goalkeeper. However, the match took a dramatic turn when Leroy Sane was sent off for a poor challenge after a VAR review. Galatasaray was left to face the final 30 minutes with 10 men, but the team held on for a vital win. The result sees Galatasaray extend their lead at the top of the Turkish Super League table to seven points, with Fenerbahce having a game in hand. The win also comes as a boost for Galatasaray ahead of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg clash against Liverpool on March 10, 2026. When asked about the match-winning goal, Osimhen praised his teammate Sane for the assist and admitted that the team's determination paid off in the end. The Nigerian forward's impressive display will surely give Naija fans something to cheer about, and we can't wait to see what's next for him in the Turkish league.