Victor Osimhen scored twice as Galatasaray came from behind to defeat Antalyaspor 4-2 in a dramatic Turkish league encounter on Saturday.
The Nigerian striker played a decisive role in the Istanbul club’s comeback after Galatasaray had fallen behind on home soil. His second-half brace helped swing momentum in favour of the league leaders during a thrilling contest that highlighted his growing influence since returning from injury.
Galatasaray had been struggling to recover after conceding earlier in the match, but Osimhen stepped forward at a crucial moment. The former Napoli forward equalised in the 66th minute from the penalty spot to make it 2-2 and reignite his side’s challenge.
The goal transformed the atmosphere of the game, with Galatasaray pushing forward in search of a winner. Osimhen, who remained a constant threat in attack throughout the match, completed the turnaround four minutes from time.
In the 86th minute, the Nigerian striker scored his second goal of the evening to give Galatasaray a 3-2 advantage. A fourth goal later sealed the victory and completed a remarkable comeback for the Turkish side.
The performance further underlined Osimhen’s return to form following his recent injury lay-off. Since coming back into the team, the striker has made an immediate impact in front of goal.
In three appearances since his return, Osimhen has recorded three goals and one assist, giving him four direct goal contributions in as many matches. His sharp finishing and attacking movement have provided a major boost for Galatasaray during a critical period of the campaign.
Across the season, the Nigeria international has now scored 15 goals and registered five assists for the Istanbul club. His contributions have become increasingly important as Galatasaray continue their pursuit of their objectives for the season.
The club’s supporters celebrated wildly after the final whistle following a match that showcased both resilience and attacking quality. Osimhen’s display was central to the comeback and reinforced his reputation as one of the side’s most influential players.
The victory also maintained Galatasaray’s momentum in the Turkish title race, with the team continuing to rely heavily on Osimhen’s goalscoring ability in key moments.
Social media reaction after the match reflected the excitement surrounding the striker’s performance. One post read: “⏱️ 𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗! 𝗚𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗬 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗞𝗜𝗦𝗛 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦!!! 🇹🇷🏆INCREDIBLE TURNAROUND: VICTOR OSIMHEN SCORES A BRACE AND LEADS HIS SIDE TO THE TITLE!2023, 2024, 2025 and now 2026: 4 CHAMPIONSHIPS WON IN A ROW…”
For Galatasaray, the result represented more than just another league victory. It was also a reminder of the importance of Osimhen’s return at a decisive stage of the season, with the striker once again proving capable of changing the course of a match almost single-handedly.
