Victor Osimhen scores as Galatasaray retain Turkish top flight title

Galatasaray are once again the champions of Türkiye’s Süper Lig after Nigerian superstar Victor Osimhen’s first half goal led the champions to a 3-0 victory over Kayserispor on Sunday.

It was a celebratory atmosphere at the Rams Park in Istanbul where the hosts left little doubt about the outcome. Osimhen opened the scoring in the 26th minute with a perfectly placed header from Gabriel Sara’s corner kick delivery, followed soon after by a goal from Barış Alper Yılmaz to double the advantage before a half hour was gone.

While visitors Kayserispor looked capable of perhaps crashing the party in the first half, all resistance was gone after halftime. Galatasaray dominated the second half and even goalkeeper Fernando Muslera got in on the goal scoring, converting a late penalty kick to further add to the party.

Galatasaray have now won three consecutive Süper Lig titles and confirmed a domestic double this season after winning the Turkish Cup on May 14. Osimhen is well on his way to Golden Boot honors in the league with 25 goals in 29 league games this season. The striker on loan from Napoli has 36 goals in all competitions, a career high.

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