Turkish champions Galatasaray returned to winning form on Saturday evening, thanks to a crucial penalty from Nigerian superstar Victor Osimhen.
The 1-0 victory against Konyaspor at Rams Park in Istanbul solidified Galatasaray's position at the top of the Turkish Super Lig.
Osimhen, in impressive form this season, scored his 12th goal of the campaign from the penalty spot. Interestingly, five of his last six goals have come from penalties, showcasing his reliability from the spot.
— Victor Osimhen (@victorosimhen9) January 25, 2025
Victor Osimhen: Defenders nightmare
Throughout the game, Osimhen was a constant threat to the opposition, with defenders struggling to keep up with him.
At one point, four players were marking him just to prevent him from getting to the ball, creating a historic image reminiscent of the defensive attention given to legends like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in their prime.
The image sparked widespread praise from Nigerians and football fans worldwide, highlighting Osimhen's danger to defenses.
This Man Na Warrior ⚔🔥 https://t.co/2Gcrwy2PDU
— ThipzzyMane (@AderibigbeToheb) January 25, 2025
This picture of four Konyaspor players marking Victor Osimhen should be in the Hall of fame. pic.twitter.com/Ffc3xUtLsh
— Buchi Laba (@Buchi_Laba) January 25, 2025
Though an army may encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war may rise against me, in this I will be confident. [ Psalm 27 vs 3 ] https://t.co/pZ6xxyYzyi
— Denzel ⚡ (@sleekjhames) January 26, 2025
His stock has just gone up. https://t.co/r3NFIsibmW
— terver (@VembeTerver) January 26, 2025