Nigerian international Victor Osimhen scored twice in the first half to lead Galatasaray to a 2-1 victory over Istanbul rivals Fenerbahce at Rams Park. The match marked a significant win for the hosts in their high-stakes local derby.
Osimhen opened the scoring early in the contest, establishing the lead for Galatasaray. He followed up his initial goal with a second strike before halftime, effectively securing the three points for his team.
Fenerbahce managed to find the net in response, narrowing the deficit to 2-1. However, the visitors were unable to equalize in the second half, leaving Galatasaray as the victors in the encounter.
The result highlights Osimhen’s continued impact for the Turkish champions, as his brace proved decisive in a tightly contested match against one of the league's most prominent opponents.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>