Osimhen takes season tally to 15 goals as Galatasaray sweep past Rizespor

Victor Osimhen continued his fine scoring run as Galatasaray record a 3-0 away win over Rizespor in Sunday’s Turkish Super Lig encounter.

The Nigeria international sealed the victory in the second half to register his 15th goal of the season in all competitions, as the defending champions strengthened their grip on top spot in the league.

Fast start sets the tone

Galatasaray made a bright start and were rewarded in the 19th minute when Barış Alper Yılmaz opened the scoring.

The winger rose above his marker to head home a well-weighted cross from Noa Lang, giving the visitors early control of the contest.

Rizespor struggled to cope with Galatasaray’s pressure, and the pressure eventually told again after the break.

Yılmaz turns provider, Osimhen finishes the job

Yılmaz turned provider in the 62nd minute, sending in a precise delivery that Yunus Akgün converted from close range to double the lead.

Osimhen put the result beyond doubt 11 minutes later. The striker collected the ball just outside the area, skipped past the goalkeeper with composure and finished into an empty net from a narrow angle to cap a dominant performance from Okan Buruk’s side.

Title push gathers momentum

The win keeps Galatasaray top of the Super Lig standings with 52 points from 21 matches. They sit six points clear of second-placed Fenerbahçe, who have a game in hand, and seven ahead of Trabzonspor in third.

Osimhen’s goal tally now stands at nine in the league this season, underlining his importance in Galatasaray’s push for a fourth consecutive Super Lig title.

The Super Eagles forward will look to add to that total when Galatasaray host Eyüpspor in their next league fixture on Friday.