Victor Osimhen Wins First Galatasaray Title After Scoring Twice in Turkish Cup Final

• Victor Osimhen scored a brace on May 14 to secure Galatasaray’s first Turkish Cup title since 2019
• The Nigerian striker also set a new record with 35 goals in his debut season for the Turkish giants
• Galatasaray is now aiming for a domestic double, with Osimhen also leading the league in goals

Victor Osimhen scored a second-half brace as Galatasaray claimed a dominant 3-0 win over Trabzonspor to lift the 2024 Turkish Cup on May 14.

The 26-year-old Nigerian striker helped seal the victory for the Istanbul giants and crowned his first season on loan in Turkey with silverware.

It was a perfect finale for Osimhen, who joined the Turkish club on loan from Napoli in September, with the expectations placed on him met and exceeded.

Barış Alper Yılmaz opened the scoring for Galatasaray in the fifth minute of the final, giving the Istanbul giants a confident start, as reported by Livescores.

But it was Osimhen who took control of the match after the break, powering home a volley from inside the box in the 46th minute to double his side's lead.

The Nigerian superstar then capped off a sweeping counter-attack by Galatasaray with a cool finish in the 63rd minute, to put the result beyond doubt.

Osimhen's record-breaking season in Turkey

With his brace in the Turkish Cup final, Osimhen now has 35 goals in 39 matches for Galatasaray, per Transfermarkt stats.

He has also set a new club record for most goals scored in a single season by a foreign player for the Super Lig giants.

The previous record of 34 goals for Galatasaray, held by Brazilian striker Mario Jardel since 2001, has officially been broken.

In the Turkish Cup alone, Osimhen contributed five goals and one assist, showcasing his impact in all formats of the game.

His ability to deliver in crucial moments has made him a fan favourite and an unstoppable force in Turkish football.

Osimhen and Galatasaray chasing Super Lig title

Osimhen’s fantastic form is also helping Galatasaray in the Super Lig, where the club currently sits six points clear at the top of the table.

With just a few games remaining, the 26-year-old leads the league’s Golden Boot race with 24 goals and five assists in 28 appearances.

The Turkish Cup is secured, so the focus turns to completing a domestic double, a feat that would cement Osimhen’s Galatasaray legacy.

Osimhen is proving to be a game-changer, not just for his current team but for Turkish football as a whole.

All eyes are on the Nigerian, as his parent club Napoli pushes to offload him to the highest bidder in the summer.

Many are pushing for Osimhen to join the Premier League, with Saudi Arabian giants Al-Hilal making big offers.

Galatasaray given condition to sign Osimhen

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Galatasaray have been told to exercise caution in their pursuit of Osimhen, as paying the €75 million release clause would only be approved on one condition.

He is nearing the end of his season-long loan spell in Turkey and is set to return to Napoli to re-evaluate his options ahead of a permanent move, with top European clubs in pursuit.

Source: Legit.ng