Victor Osimhen returned from suspension to lead Galatasaray to an important win against Rizespor in the Turkish Super Lig.
Galatasaray celebrated Victor Osimhen's stellar performance after the Nigerian striker scored twice in their 2-1 victory over Rizespor in the Turkish Super Lig.
The club recognised Osimhen's impact on social media, particularly after a challenging period for the team on Monday night.
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Osimhen, returning from suspension, played a crucial role in the match against his compatriot and national teammate Ibrahim Olawoyin, securing the win and earning the Man of the Match award.
After Galatasaray's 4-1 defeat to AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League, Osimhen's return was highly anticipated. The 26-year-old's two-headed goals demonstrated his value to the team.
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The match began with a slow tempo, but Osimhen shifted the momentum early in the second half, scoring a header to put Galatasaray in the lead.
Rizespor quickly responded with an equaliser seven minutes later. However, Osimhen scored again four minutes before the end of the match, securing the win for Galatasaray.
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Galatasaray praised Osimhen for his impactful performance, stating, "Statement game from a special man.”
Osimhen's brace brings his league goal total to 14, along with four assists in just 18 league matches since the shock move from Serie A club SSC Napoli.
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His contribution was a clear reminder of the Nigerian’s value and significance as Galatasaray chase success in both Turkish and European competitions.
The team hopes to carry this momentum into their upcoming Europa League match at home to Dutch side, AZ Alkmaar.
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Without their Nigerian talisman last week, the Lions looked lost and down following a shock 4-1 win for AZ in the first leg.
But after his statement display against Rizespor on Monday, Galatasaray and their fans will go into the second leg on Thursday with the belief that their Nigerian star can help them overturn the three-goal deficit.