- Osimhen Makes History with Record-Breaking Brace in Turkish Cup Final.
- Galatasaray Crushes Trabzonspor to End Trophy Drought in Style.
- Victor Osimhen Leads Galatasaray to Glory with Stunning Double.
The Super Eagles’ giant striker, Victor Osimhen lit up the Gaziantep Stadium on Wednesday night with a performance that fans will remember for many years.
The Nigerian star fired Galatasaray to a commanding 3-0 victory over Trabzonspor in the Turkish Cup final ending the club’s six-year wait for the trophy.
In addition, the 26-year-old broke a decades-old goal-scoring record along the way.
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A Record Toppled: Osimhen Surpasses Jardel’s Tally
Heading into the final, Osimhen had already notched thirty-three goals in all competitions—just one shy of the thirty-four-goal record set by Brazilian forward Mario Jardel in the 2000/01 season.
However, on this electric evening, Osimhen did not just equal the record, he broke it.
Just one minute after the restart, Osimhen latched onto a slick pass from Barış Alper Yılmaz and slotted home Galatasaray’s second of the night, drawing level with Jardel’s milestone.
Less than twenty minutes later, he added another—a sublime curling finish from the edge of the box after a sharp assist from Yunus Akgün which brought his total to thirty-five goals in just thirty-eight appearances.
Galatasaray Sets the Pace Early
The Turkish giants wasted no time asserting themselves.
In just the fifth minute, they took the lead thanks to Yılmaz, who calmly buried a pass from Akgün following a well-executed team build-up.
From that moment, Galatasaray dictated the tempo, rarely allowing Trabzonspor into the match.
Trabzonspor’s attack led by Anthony Nwakaeme and Ozan Tufan tried to find a foothold, but Galatasaray’s defense held firm, and goalkeeper Fernando Muslera barely broke a sweat.
Osimhen Shines Brightest Under the Spotlight
The second half belonged to one man. Osimhen’s first goal came as he dashed into space and finished coolly, giving Galatasaray breathing room.
Then came the moment of magic in the sixty-third minute; his second goal, a curling strike that left the goalkeeper rooted, sealed the win and cemented his place in club history.
The crowd erupted. It was a goal worthy of a final, and a moment worthy of a legend in the making.
More Than Just a Final: A Milestone Season for Osimhen
With his brace, Osimhen not only delivered Galatasaray their nineteenth Turkish Cup but also became the highest-scoring foreign player in a single season for the club, surpassing a record that stood for over two decades.
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He now has thirty-five goals and seven assists across all competitions, a remarkable return for a player in his debut season.
In the Cup run alone, he scored four goals and assisted one, proving his value at every crucial moment.
Only Gheorghe Hagi, with seventy-two goals, sits above him on the club’s all-time list of foreign scorers and at this rate, Osimhen could soon catch up.
Galatasaray’s Cup Dominance Continues
This win extends Galatasaray’s record haul of Turkish Cups to nineteen, putting clear daylight between them and arch-rivals.
Beşiktaş trails with eleven, followed by Trabzonspor with nine, and Fenerbahçe with seven.
The club had not lifted the trophy since the 2018/19 season, but this emphatic win reminded everyone why Galatasaray remains a force in Turkish football.
All Eyes Now on the League Title
With one trophy secured, the focus now shifts to the league.
Galatasaray hosts Kayserispor this Sunday in a title-deciding clash.
A win will hand them their twenty-fifth Süper Lig championship and their first domestic double since the 1998/99 season.
The team’s rhythm, unity, and hunger make them strong favourites to finish the season on a high note.
If they do, Osimhen’s debut year in Turkey could go down as one of the greatest ever.
Osimhen: A Galatasaray Great in the Making
Victor Osimhen came to Turkey with high expectations, and he has exceeded every one of them.
From goal-scoring heroics to breaking long-standing records, he has become the face of Galatasaray’s resurgence.
On a night when legends are made, Osimhen did not just show up, he owned the moment.
Your Turn: What Did You Make of the Match?
Did Osimhen’s performance live up to the hype?
Is Galatasaray the most dominant team in Turkey right now?
And can they finish the season with the league title in hand?
Let us know in the comments—we are excited to hear your take.
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