Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen powered Galatasaray to a vital 3-2 win over Samsunspor, helping the Istanbul-based club maintain their position at the top of the league with an extended five-point lead.
The packed Galatasaray stadium roared with excitement as Osimhen delivered a standout performance, playing a decisive role in securing the club’s hard-fought victory.
Right from the start, Galatasaray showed their determination. Just three minutes into the game, Osimhen made an impact, leaping high to deliver a powerful header that found the net, putting Galatasaray up 1-0.
The early goal lifted the spirits of the fans and set an aggressive tone for the match. Later, in the 26th minute, Osimhen had another promising chance but narrowly missed, sending his header over the bar.
Samsunspor fought back after halftime, with a foul by Galatasaray’s Davinson Sanchez leading to a penalty kick. Olivier Ntcham converted the penalty in the 48th minute, leveling the score at 1-1 and increasing the tension on the field.
However, Galatasaray quickly regrouped. In the 55th minute, Osimhen seized a rebound opportunity, delivering his second goal with another strong header, putting Galatasaray back in front at 2-1.
Galatasaray continued to press forward, and in the 85th minute, Michy Batshuayi added to the lead, finding space in the box to score, making it 3-1. Samsunspor responded with determination, earning another penalty in stoppage time after a VAR check. Youssef Ait Bennasser converted in the 93rd minute, narrowing the gap to 3-2, but it was not enough to deny Galatasaray the win.
