Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen cemented his name in Galatasaray’s history books on Wednesday night, scoring twice to lead the club to a commanding 3–0 win over Trabzonspor in the Turkish Cup final.
The victory earned Galatasaray their 19th Turkish Cup title and their first since the 2018/19 season.
The game began with a burst of energy as Barış Yılmaz netted the opening goal just five minutes in, set up by Yunus Akgün. Osimhen doubled the lead shortly after halftime, finishing with precision from a tight angle on the right, once again thanks to a pinpoint Akgün assist.
Osimhen struck again later in the match, capping off a swift counterattack with another expertly taken goal.
With the brace, Osimhen took his season tally to 35 goals across all competitions, surpassing the record set by Brazilian striker Mario Jardel in the 1999–2000 season.
This makes Osimhen the highest scoring foreign player in a single season in Galatasaray’s storied history, a record that had stood for 24 years.
Currently on loan from Napoli, Osimhen has delivered a remarkable return with 42 goal contributions (35 goals, 7 assists) in just 39 appearances. He also tops the Turkish Super Lig scoring chart, netting 24 times in 28 league games.
His electrifying form has fueled speculation about his future, as clubs across Europe show interest. Meanwhile, the 2025 CAF African Player of the Year race heats up, with Osimhen now considered one of the front-runners for the prestigious continental honor
