Victor Osimhen Scores Brilliant Header to Help Galatasaray Beat Rizespor
- Galatasaray maintained their winning start to the season with a 3-1 victory over Caykur Rizespor
- Davison Sanchez, Victor Osimhen and Mauro Icardi were the goal scorers for the champions’ win
- The Super Eagles forward is slowly getting up to speed after joining the club permanently from Napoli
Victor Osimhen scored a brilliant goal to help Galatasaray beat Caykur Rizespor and continue their perfect start to the 2025/26 season.
Galatasaray defeated the Rize-based club 3-1 at Rams Park, with goals from Davison Sanchez and the strike pair of Victor Osimhen and Mauro Icardi.
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As noted by Transfermarkt, the Lions have 12 points from four matches, scored 13 goals and conceded once as they begin the defence of their title with a strong start to the season.
Osimhen scores brilliant header
Super Eagles forward Osimhen started his second consecutive match since joining Galatasaray permanently after spending last season on loan at the club.
The striker, who scored 37 goals last season, connected with a brilliant cross from Abdülkerim Bardakcı and powered a header past the goalkeeper to make it 2-0.
The goal gave Gala the necessary cushion before Mauro Icardi’s 90th-minute strike sealed the three points on a dominant night for the champions.
Osimhen, who is expected to fly to Nigeria for the international break, suffered an injury scare after going down in the 41st minute clutching his hamstring.
He shook off the knock and continued the match, playing 90 minutes. New signing Wilfred Singo replaced him for the final minutes of the match.
Osimhen reiterates commitment to Galatasaray
Victor Osimhen, speaking after the match as quoted by GS TV, appreciated the club for bringing him back to the club and promised to continue scoring goals.
"It's great to be back. Everyone wanted me, and I'm finally in the place I call home. I wanted it so bad. I'll be here for years to come,” he said.
“It's a huge privilege for me to keep scoring goals at RAMS Park, on one of the biggest stages in world football, and to keep building on this momentum.”
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The Super Eagles forward confirmed that joining Galatasaray permanently meant he followed his heart over choosing money from other clubs.
"I knew in my heart where I wanted to be. Many people believed in me at this club. They valued me when I worked hard. I saw how much the fans valued me, too,” he said.
“The difficult part was a bit financial. I received big offers from some clubs there. It would be a lie to say I wasn't interested, but I'm happy to be at Galatasaray.”
Multiple sources reported that Saudi Arabian giants Al-Hilal offered him €45 million per season, three times his guaranteed salary with the Turkish champions.
Super Eagles stars playing UCL this season
Legit.ng analysed the six Super Eagles stars who will play Champions League football this season after UEFA conducted the group stage draws on Friday.
Osimhen will play his fifth season in the competition after helping Galatasaray win the title last season to qualify for the tournament automatically.
Source: Legit.ng
