Victor Osimhen continued his sensational start to the 2026/27 season, scoring and providing an assist as Galatasaray secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Göztepe at RAMS Park, Trybal News reports.
The goal takes Osimhen’s tally to five goals in three league appearances this season, after he scored braces in Galatasaray’s opening two matches against Çorum and Erzurumspor.
The Super Eagles striker has also registered two assists in those three appearances, underlining his influence at the start of the new campaign.
Göztepe made a bright start to the encounter and took the lead in the 16th minute through Novatus Miroshi. However, Galatasaray fought back as Davinson Sánchez equalised in the 33rd minute.
The hosts completed the comeback shortly after the interval, with Osimhen turning provider in the 55th minute. The Nigerian forward set up Gabriel Sara, who finished to put Galatasaray 2-1 ahead.
Eight minutes later, Osimhen was involved again, winning a penalty before taking responsibility from the spot himself. He calmly converted with a right-footed effort into the bottom-right corner to give Galatasaray a 3-1 lead.
Göztepe responded almost immediately, with substitute Juan scoring just two minutes after coming on to reduce the deficit to 3-2 and set up a thrilling finish.
Osimhen thought he had found the net again in the 67th minute when he powered a brilliant header into the goal, but the effort was ruled out for offside following a VAR review.
Despite coming under pressure from the visitors late in the game, Galatasaray held on to secure all three points and move to the top of the Turkish Super Lig table with seven points from their opening three matches.
Osimhen’s numbers underline his influence
The Nigerian striker produced another dominant individual display, registering 15 shots, six of which were on target.
He completed nine of his 11 attempted passes and recorded 43 touches, while also winning 10 of 18 aerial duels. Osimhen additionally won three of his seven ground duels as he continued to provide a constant threat to the Göztepe defence.
His goal and assist extended an extraordinary run in the Turkish top flight, with Osimhen now having recorded at least one goal contribution in each of his last 15 Super Lig appearances.
Galatasaray will look to Osimhen to continue his remarkable form when they travel to face Başakşehir on Sunday, September 6.
