Victoria Mbangwa
Victor Osimhen delivered a parting gift to Galatasaray fans on Friday night, scoring his 37th goal of the season in what appears to be his final appearance for the Turkish champions.
The Super Eagles striker capped off a remarkable campaign with a commanding header in the 81st minute, helping Galatasaray to a 2-0 win over Istanbul Basaksehir in their league finale at Rams Park.
Having returned to the starting XI after sitting out the previous game, Osimhen looked every bit the talisman fans had come to adore. His pace, power, and precision were on full display, igniting the attack and drawing cheers with every touch.
Dries Mertens had earlier converted a 17th-minute penalty to give Galatasaray the lead, but it was Osimhen’s late goal a soaring header from a pinpoint cross that sealed the victory and provided the emotional climax of the night.
As he walked off the pitch in the 88th minute, the crowd rose to its feet, delivering a rousing ovation to the Nigerian star. Teammates embraced him, fans chanted his name, and even rival supporters applauded a player whose performances have transcended club lines.
Osimhen’s final tally: 26 goals in the Süper Lig and 37 in all competitions numbers that underscore a season of dominance and consistency.
Though transfer speculation continues to swirl around the 25-year-old, one thing is clear: if this was his last dance in Galatasaray colors, he bowed out in style.
