Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen made a big affect in Galatasaray’s 3-0 victory over Antalyaspor on Saturday.
After being sidelined by harm, Osimhen was substituted for Yunus Akgün within the 78th minute to roaring applause from the followers.
Galatasaray had already taken management of the sport due to Mauro Icardi, who netted twice, securing his brace earlier within the match.
The prolific on-loan striker from Napoli had been injured throughout a dramatic 3-3 draw towards Kasimpasa, the place the Nigerian discovered the online twice in eight minutes, marking a return to kind after a short purpose drought.
Final Saturday, PUNCH On-line reported that Osimhen had begun solo coaching as he labored in direction of restoration.
In the course of the worldwide break, Galatasaray launched a 1.52-second video on Saturday night, displaying Osimhen in a solo coaching session, providing hope for his return.
A put up on the membership’s official X (previously Twitter) account learn: “Victor Osimhen labored individually from the staff inside the scope of a particular programme ready for him.”
In the meantime, Osimhen wasted no time proving his price, sealing Galatasaray’s dominance with a late purpose simply moments earlier than the ultimate whistle within the 92nd minute.
The striker scored a pleasant overhead scissors kick from a free kick from Hakim Ziyech.
His comeback added an exciting climax to the sport, because the Nigerian striker confirmed no indicators of rust, instantly regaining his sharp kind.
Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk expressed his delight with the participant’s return.
This purpose, in his first match again, solidified Osimhen’s place as a key participant for Galatasaray, a lot to the delight of supporters.
This victory took Galatasaray to 25 factors from 9 video games performed, topping the league desk.
PUNCH On-line stories that the membership will host Istanbul rivals Besiktas of their subsequent league sport on Monday, twenty eighth October.
They’ll, nonetheless, host IF Elfsborg on Wednesday within the Europa League.