‘We needed more points’ - Osimhen speaks after helping Galatasaray defeat Eyüpspor

Galatasaray defeated Eyüpspor 5-1 away from home on Sunday afternoon in their chase for the Turkish League title.

The 26-year-old contributed to both goals at the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadyumu. Osimhen directed a header towards the far post, where Sallai finished it from close range

He then crowned his performance with a goal in the 71st minute to add to his goal tally for Galatasaray this season.

Having secured a stylish victory, the Napoli loanee expressed his delight, noting that the three points brightly illuminated their journey towards becoming league champions.

“I’m very happy because we won. Winning this match was very important. We needed more points. I’m very happy to have contributed with 1 goal and 1 assist. I’m also happy for Morata.

“These points are very important on the path to the championship. As Galatasaray, we are focused on ourselves and approach each match separately. We will look forward to the next match,” the former VFL Wolfsburg striker said in quotes revealed by SPOR.

Galatasaray holds a five-point lead in the Turkish Super Lig title race with five matches remaining.

Osimhen is leading the race for the league’s golden boot with 23 goals, three above Krzysztof Piatek.