Victor Osimhen Breaks 24 Year Goal Record in Turkey With Historic Cup Final Brace for Galatasaray
- Victor Osimhen scored twice in the Turkish Cup final to break a 24-year record to help Galatasaray win
- The Super Eagles forward set a new Galatasaray single-season record for most goals by a foreign player
- Osimhen has helped Galatasaray lift the Turkish Cup as they chase a potential league-cup double
Victor Osimhen made Turkish football history on Wednesday night as he scored twice in the Turkish Cup final to break a 24-year-old goal-scoring record and lead Galatasaray to glory.
The Nigerian forward found the net in the 46th and 63rd minutes to power Okan Buruk’s team to a 3-0 victory over Trabzonspor, securing the club’s 19th Turkish Cup title, a national record.
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The brace took Osimhen’s tally to 35 goals in all competitions this season, surpassing the previous record of 34 set by Brazilian legend Mario Jardel during the 2000/01 campaign.
Entering the match with 33 goals, Osimhen needed just two to write his name into the history books, and the Nigerian forward delivered in style.
Osimhen breaks Mario Jardel’s 24-year record
With his double strike, Osimhen also overtook Jardel as the highest-scoring foreign player in a single season for Galatasaray.
The Nigerian now sits eighth on Galatasaray’s all-time foreign scorers list with 35 goals in just 38 appearances, already ahead of Jardel.
Only seven other foreign players have scored more goals for the Turkish club, with Romanian icon Gheorghe Hagi still holding the top spot at 72 goals.
Osimhen’s latest achievement is even more impressive considering the 26-year-old forward achieved it in his debut season on loan from Napoli.
Historic night for Galatasaray
The victory over Trabzonspor delivered silverware and highlighted Osimhen’s vital role in Galatasaray’s success this season.
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The 26-year-old Nigerian became the first foreign player to score a brace for Galatasaray in a Turkish Cup final, adding yet another milestone to his remarkable campaign.
A breakdown of Osimhen’s 35 goals shows his consistency across competitions: 24 in the Turkish Super Lig, six in the UEFA Europa League, and five in the Turkish Cup.
Osimhen’s pace, finishing, and aerial dominance have made him a nightmare for defenders.
Galatasaray eyes domestic double
With the Turkish Cup now secured, Galatasaray can complete a domestic double by winning their final league match against Kayserispor on Sunday.
It would mark their 25th league title and fourth-ever double in the club’s rich history, the last coming in 1998–99.
Osimhen’s heroics have not only thrilled Galatasaray supporters but also caught the attention of top European clubs ahead of the summer transfer window.
As the season nears its end, the 26-year-old may yet add to his record and further cement his legacy in Turkish football.
Osimhen wins first Galatasaray title
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that 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.
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