Victor Osimhen played a pivotal role in Galatasaray’s 5-1 demolition of Eyupspor on Friday, showing his value beyond goal-scoring with two decisive assists in just 48 minutes.
The Nigerian striker, usually celebrated for his finishing, excelled in linking play and creating chances for his teammates.
Osimhen’s influence was immediate, setting up Yunus Akgun for the opening goal in just the second minute, giving the Super Lig leaders an early advantage.
After the interval, he delivered another assist, this time finding Mauro Icardi three minutes into the second half, putting Galatasaray 3-0 ahead and effectively sealing the contest.
Icardi capitalised on Osimhen’s creativity, completing a hat-trick with goals in the 33rd, 48th, and 77th minutes, while Jerome Onguene contributed an own goal late in the game to round off the 5-1 victory.
Eyupspor were further handicapped when Bedirhan Ozyurt was sent off after Galatasaray led 2-0, leaving the visitors with ten men and struggling to respond.
Osimhen’s two assists boost his season tally to nine goals and two assists in 16 league appearances, highlighting his growing importance in Galatasaray’s attacking framework.
His selfless display complemented the team’s offensive cohesion, helping the club consolidate their position at the top of the Super Lig table.
With this win, Galatasaray move to 55 points after 22 matches, maintaining a six-point cushion over second-placed Fenerbahce, who have a game in hand.
The victory demonstrates the team’s attacking depth, as well as Osimhen’s versatility in contributing beyond scoring, reinforcing his status as a key figure in the club’s title challenge.
Galatasaray will look to build on this momentum in upcoming fixtures, while Osimhen’s performances continue to underline his impact on the team’s push for the Super Lig crown.
