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May 10, 2026Osimhen, Mario Lemina reacts after Galatasaray crowned champions
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Osimhen, Mario Lemina reacts after Galatasaray crowned champions
Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen led Galatasaray celebrations after they were crowned champions of Turkish Super Lig champions on Saturday at RAMS Park.
Galatasaray claimed the Turkish Super Lig championship for a record 26th time, securing the title at home with a 4-2 victory over Antalyaspor that required a second-half revival after the visitors threatened to spoil the occasion.
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Galatasaray entered the night needing a result to seal the title and delivered in front of their home crowd in Istanbul, with Osimhen and midfielder Lemina providing the decisive contributions in a match that swung dramatically before the final whistle.
‘We are very happy’
“Antalya made things difficult for us tonight; but we are Galatasaray. We need to overcome these kinds of matches. We go out onto the field to perform well in these kinds of games. We became champions tonight. We are very happy,” Osimhen told Galatasaray website.
On his part, Lemina said: “I am very happy. We always dreamed of this beautiful moment and worked very hard to see it. I want to congratulate the team, our coach, our fans and our staff.”
Senegal defender Ismail Jakobs said: “I feel free. We played a tough match, but we didn’t give up and it continued. For me, it was a very long season with the Africa Cup and other matches. Now it’s time for vacation, time to rest.”
Lemina, introduced as a second-half substitute along with Dutch winger Noa Lang, broke the deadlock at the 56th minute to restore the home side’s lead.
Dikmen pulled one back again for Antalyaspor at the 62nd minute, making it 2-2 and keeping the tension alive, but Osimhen converted a penalty four minutes later to restore Galatasaray’s advantage for good.
Osimhen then added a second goal at the 88th minute to put the result beyond doubt. Galatasaray’s 26th championship surpasses their own record and cements the club’s standing as the most decorated side in Turkish football history.
