Nigerian football star, Victor Osimhen wrote his name into Turkish football folklore on Wednesday night, delivering a masterclass at the Gaziantep Stadium that propelled Galatasaray to a resounding 3-0 triumph over Trabzonspor in the 2025 Turkish Cup final.
The Nigerian forward, who has been a revelation since joining Galatasaray on loan from Napoli, struck twice in the second half to emphatically seal the Lions’ 19th Turkish Cup title. Osimhen’s goals didn’t just win the match—they shattered records and ignited jubilation among the Istanbul faithful.
Crowned Man of the Match, the 26-year-old marksman’s brace lifted his season tally to an astonishing 35 goals in 39 appearances, eclipsing the long-standing record held by Brazilian legend Mario Jardel for the most goals in a single season by a foreign player in Turkey.
Galatasaray’s dominance in the final was never in question, but it was Osimhen’s unrelenting hunger and precision that truly defined the night. His first goal came from a razor-sharp counterattack, while the second—a clinical finish from close range—put the game beyond doubt and sent the stands into a frenzy.
Osimhen’s influence at Galatasaray has been seismic. His goals have not only lit up the Süper Lig but have been instrumental in steering the club through critical moments this season. Without him, analysts estimate Galatasaray would have finished mid-table—a testament to his transformative impact.
With this latest silverware, the Turkish giants now secure a place in the UEFA Europa League play-off round for the 2025–26 season, and a spot in the Turkish Super Cup awaits. For Osimhen, it’s another milestone in an already glittering season—and perhaps a sign of even greater things to come.
From Napoli’s bench to Galatasaray’s talisman, Victor Osimhen’s Turkish chapter has become a tale of revival, dominance, and unrelenting ambition.
