Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen once again proved his influence on the pitch, delivering two crucial assists as Galatasaray thrashed Eyupspor 5-1 in their Turkish Super Lig clash on Friday.
The Nigerian striker’s creativity and vision set the tone for a commanding performance at RAMS Park ahead of Galatasaray’s upcoming Champions League showdown.
Victor Osimhen Sparks Galatasaray Early
It took just two minutes for Osimhen to make his mark. The 27-year-old swung a precise ball into the box, finding an unmarked Yunus Akgün, whose header gave the Lions a flying start.
Galatasaray continued to dominate, and by the 33rd minute, Mauro Icardi doubled the lead, finishing off a rebound in clinical fashion.
The visitors were reduced to ten men five minutes later when Bedirhan Ozyurt received a red card, leaving Eyupspor struggling to regain composure.
Osimhen came close to scoring himself shortly after, but his header sailed over the bar, showing he was eager to contribute more than just assists.
Second Assist Highlights Osimhen’s Influence
Barely two minutes after the break, Osimhen provided his second assist of the night, threading a perfect cut-back to Icardi, who calmly slotted home to make it 3-0.
The Nigerian forward’s awareness and precision in the final third showcased why he remains one of the Super Lig’s most dangerous attackers this season.
Galatasaray’s momentum continued as Icardi completed his hat-trick in the 70th minute, before Eyupspor pulled one back through Metehan Altunbas.
Osimhen nearly added his own goal, but VAR ruled him offside. The scoring spree ended when Jerome Onguene accidentally deflected a pass into his own net, sealing the emphatic 5-1 victory.
The win keeps Galatasaray at the top of the table and maintains Osimhen’s impressive season form, with 12 goal contributions in 15 appearances.
His performance not only secured all three points but also sends a warning ahead of the team’s Champions League clash against Juventus on Tuesday.