Osimhen double powers Galatasaray to dominant 5-1 victory against Kayserispor

Victor Osimhen delivered a masterclass performance on Sunday afternoon, scoring twice in Galatasaray’s commanding 5-1 victory over Kayserispor in a Trendyol Süper Lig encounter at the Kadir Has Stadium.  

Starting for the first time since recovering from injury and after narrowly missing out on the African Footballer of the Year title to compatriot Ademola Lookman, Osimhen wasted no time showcasing his skill and determination.

The Nigerian forward opened the scoring as early as the fourth minute, calmly converting a penalty after a Kayserispor defender was penalized for handball.

Kayserispor, however, responded swiftly, with Stephane Bahoken heading home Kartal Yilmaz’s precise corner to equalize.

Despite the brief setback, Galatasaray’s dominance was undeniable, with Osimhen playing a key role in securing the comprehensive win.

Galatasaray regained their advantage thanks to Osimhen’s playmaking skills. He collected a pass from Yunus Akgün and set up Dries Mertens, whose shot was parried by the goalkeeper.

Barış Alper Yılmaz pounced on the rebound to slot the ball home.

Galatasaray extended their lead early in the second half when Akgün unleashed a sensational strike into the bottom left corner, leaving the goalkeeper helpless.

Osimhen struck again in the 71st minute, showcasing his finesse with a delicate chip over the goalkeeper after receiving a well-timed pass from Akgün, securing his second goal of the match.

He was substituted for Metehan Baltaci in the 86th minute, earning a rousing ovation from fans.

Yilmaz sealed the emphatic win in the 89th minute with a composed finish.

Osimhen brace takes his league tally to nine goals for Galatasaray, putting him just one behind the league’s top scorers, Krzysztof Piątek and Simon Banza.