Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen achieved a historic feat by scoring twice on Wednesday night. This helped Istanbul’s Galatasaray secure the Turkish Cup with a decisive 3-0 victory over Trabzonspor, according to reports from PUNCH Sports Extra. Football enthusiasts and fans of Osimhen will find this news particularly engaging.
The Nigerian striker entered the final with 33 goals and needed two more to surpass the 34-goal mark set by Mario Jardel in the 2000/01 season. This context highlights the significance of Osimhen’s performance in breaking a long-standing record in Turkish football history.
He did just that, netting in the 46th and 63rd minutes to reach 35 goals in all competitions and lead Galatasaray to their 19th Turkish Cup title, a national record. Osimhen’s two goals were pivotal in Galatasaray achieving this milestone, further cementing his status as a key player.
Baris Yilmaz had opened the scoring for Galatasaray early in the fifth minute after a clever pass from Yunus Akgun. While Yilmaz’s early goal was crucial, the spotlight of the match undoubtedly remained on Osimhen’s record-breaking performance.
But it was Osimhen’s night. His first goal came just after the restart, a powerful low shot from the edge of the box into the bottom right corner. This goal not only contributed to Galatasaray’s lead but also marked Osimhen’s first step towards breaking the coveted record.
His second was even more emphatic, a sharp turn inside the area and a curling effort into the top corner. This spectacular goal sealed both the victory for Galatasaray and Osimhen’s place in Turkish football history by surpassing Jardel’s record.
He has now also moved up the club’s all-time foreign goalscorers list, with 35 goals in 38 appearances, overtaking Brazil’s Mario Jardel. This achievement underscores Osimhen’s immediate impact and success since joining Galatasaray, quickly establishing himself as a prolific scorer.
Only seven other foreign players have scored more goals for Galatasaray, with Romania’s Gheorghe Hagi still leading the chart with 72. While Osimhen has broken a significant single-season record, he still has a way to go to top the overall foreign goalscorers list for the club.
Galatasaray can complete the domestic double with a win over Kayserispor on Sunday, which would secure their 25th league title. It would be the club’s fourth double in history, having last achieved the feat in the 1998–99 season. This upcoming match adds another layer of excitement for Galatasaray fans as they aim for further success this season.
