Osimhen’s Brace Fires Galatasaray To Turkish Cup Glory

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen delivered a sensational performance on Wednesday night, scoring twice to lead Galatasaray to a commanding 3-0 victory over Trabzonspor in the Turkish Cup final held at Gaziantep Stadium.

Galatasaray, already the Turkish Super Lig leaders, got off to a flying start as Barış Alper Yılmaz opened the scoring in the 5th minute. The Istanbul giants maintained their lead going into halftime, fending off a spirited first-half effort by Trabzonspor, known as the Black Sea Storm.

Just a minute after the restart, Osimhen extended Galatasaray’s lead with a stunning volley that left the goalkeeper with no chance. The 26-year-old Nigerian forward struck again in the 64th minute, completing his brace and sealing the cup triumph for Okan Buruk’s side.

The win marks Galatasaray’s 19th Turkish Cup title and Osimhen’s first piece of silverware since joining the club on loan from Napoli in September 2024. The prolific forward has now scored 24 goals in 27 appearances across all competitions for the club this season.

Osimhen’s impact has been critical in Galatasaray’s domestic campaign. From a hat-trick against Antalyaspor to decisive goals in high-stakes fixtures, the Super Eagles striker has proven himself as one of the most influential players in Turkish football this season.

With the Turkish Cup secured, Galatasaray now turns its attention to wrapping up the Süper Lig title. They currently hold an eight-point lead over arch-rivals Fenerbahçe with three games left to play, putting them on the verge of a historic domestic double.

Osimhen’s performance on Wednesday night not only underlined his elite goal-scoring abilities but also heightened speculation about his future. European clubs including Chelsea and Al-Ahli have been linked with a move for the striker, but Galatasaray remain hopeful of keeping him beyond this season.

As Galatasaray eyes more silverware, Osimhen’s red-hot form could prove decisive once again in what is shaping up to be a landmark year for the Turkish giants.