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Victor Osimhen scored twice in the first half to fire Galatasaray to a crucial 2-1 win over arch-rivals Fenerbahçe in the Turkish Super League on Monday night.
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The Super Eagles forward dismissed speculation surrounding his future, declaring his love for the club and pledging to give everything to help the Turkish champions achieve greater success.
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The defending champions strengthened their title ambitions with the derby victory, moving to 22 points, two ahead of second-placed Amed SK, while Fenerbahçe remained fifth with 16 points.
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The former Napoli striker has now registered seven goals and three assists in all competitions this season, underlining his importance to Galatasaray as they pursue a fourth consecutive league title.
October 27, (THEWILL) – Victor Osimhen has expressed his delight after he led Galatasaray to a 2-1 win over rivals Fenerbahçe in a 2026-27 Turkish Super League clash on Monday night.
The Super Eagles striker produced another match-winning performance to propel the defending champions to a vital win in their quest for a fourth consecutive title.
Osimhen gave Galatasaray the lead with a sublime finish in the 29th minute assisted by Baris Alper Yilmaz.
He added the second goal on the stroke of halftime, finishing superbly from Davinson Sanchez’s assist.
The visitors pulled one back through Irfan Can Kahveci in the 62nd minute to reduce the deficit.
Galatasaray held on to seal a third consecutive win in all competitions.
Osimhen was delighted with the team’s performance in the encounter.
He said: “Winning derbies is crucial for becoming champions. We managed to win this big derby and get three points. We are happy because of the team, the performance, and the fans.”
The former Napoli also reiterated his commitment to the club, shutting down speculations about his future.
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Osimhen added: “There were discussions before the match this week. I love this club. I always say it. I will give everything for this club.
“I don’t care about social media. I see the fans. Galatasaray fans have always been behind me since I arrived,” Osimhen told the club’s official website.
“They supported my family, me, and my friends. I focus on the fans’ support, not on unimportant things. I look at my team. I believe we will achieve even greater success.”
Osimhen has now scored seven goals and recorded three assists in all competitions for Galatasaray this season.
The victory moved Galatasaray two points clear of second-placed Amed SK with 22 points, while Fenerbache occupy the fifth position with 16 points.
Galatasaray will return to action in the Super Lig when they take on Konyaspor on Friday.
Fenerbache will face Goztepe on Saturday at home.
