Victor Osimhen Sets Turkish Super Lig Record on Galatasaray Debut
- Victor Osimhen made his debut for the Istanbul club, Galatasaray, in match round five of the Turkish Super Lig football season
- The marquee forward recorded an assist for the Yellow and Red in their 5-0 thrashing of the visiting team, Çaykur Rizespor
- The former Neapolitan attacker set a new Super Lig record on his winning debut for coach Okan Buruk's outfit
Victor Osimhen wasted no time making headlines in the Turkish Super Lig, delivering a record-setting performance in his Galatasaray debut.
The star forward, who joined the Istanbul giants on a season-long loan from Napoli, made his first official appearance in a league clash against Rizespor.
The 25-year-old, renowned for his prolific goalscoring at Napoli, seemed to have opened his account for the Yellow and Red.
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However, his header took a deflection off Abdulkerim Bardakcı before finding the back of the net.
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Despite the goal being credited as to the defender, Osimhen still registered an assist, and nothing stood in the way of the Nigerian striker achieving a Turkish league milestone on his debut for Galatasaray.
Osimhen achieves new record
According to data from FotMob, the former LOSC Lille forward became the first player in the 2024/25 season to register as many as seven shots in a single match.
Unfortunately, four of Osimhen’s seven attempts were blocked, while two went wide, with his only shot on target saved by Croatian goalkeeper Ivo Grbić.
Despite the lack of goals, Osimhen is quickly becoming a fan favourite at Galatasaray, contributing significantly through his overall play to help his team maintain the gap to Fenerbahçe in the Turkish league standings.
Reactions to the video:
Here are some of the responses to the video.
@nicksonsbrownofficial2784:
"I came here to congratulate Osimhen from Cameroon."
@DBM_DBM:
"As a Nigerian and Osimhen fan, who have always loved Galatasaray right from Hakan Sukur days..I must say, I'm happy Osimhen came to my favourite Turkish club."
@samuelwilson631:
"I never knew Galatasaray plays such beautiful football. Hello Galatasaray, you just gained a fan from Nigeria."
@oluwagbeminiyiokewumi82:
"Anywhere Osimhen goes l Go. I welcome myself to Galatasaray."
@Taghiyevhh:
"Short passes are great, keep it up."
@MustafaKorkmaz-hs3ph:
"I hope Galatasaray will continue this performance."
@MrSamAdah:
"Congratulations to Galatasaray! Pls continue like this."
@RodrigoVieira099:
"Galatasaray great team."
According to a report courtesy of media outlet, Forza Cimbon, the Nigerian forward is expected to miss Galatasaray's upcoming fixture against Gaziantep FK but is likely to return for their crucial top-of-the-table clash against Fenerbahçe on Saturday, 21 September.
Osimhen celebrates Galatasaray's first win
Briefly News earlier reported that Osimhen took celebrations to a new level after Galatasaray defeated Rizespor in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday.
The Nigerian international registered an assist as the Yellow and Reds humiliated their visitors 5-0 at Rams Park.
Osimhen thought he had scored the second goal when he headed home from inside the area, but Abdulkerim Bardakcı was credited with the goal.
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