Victor Osimhen continues to carve his name into Galatasaray folklore, delivering a historic performance in the Turkish Cup final on Wednesday night. The 26-year-old Nigerian striker scored twice in the second half to seal a commanding 3-0 victory over Trabzonspor at the Gaziantep Stadium — a win that secured his first trophy with the club and Galatasaray’s 19th Turkish Cup title.
The final began with a lightning start as Baris Yilmiz opened the scoring in the fifth minute. The goal came from a well-orchestrated move initiated by Osimhen, who played a crucial role in the buildup. Yunus Akgun provided the assist, squaring the ball for Yilmiz to slot home.
After the break, it was Osimhen’s turn to shine. He scored Galatasaray’s second goal when Akgun threaded a precise through ball into the striker’s path inside the Trabzonspor box. Osimhen shrugged off a defender with sheer strength and calmly slotted a low shot into the bottom corner. His second came in the 63rd minute — a simple tap-in to cap off a rapid counterattack.
The brace marked a significant milestone: Osimhen became the first foreign player to score twice in a Turkish Cup final and, more notably, broke Galatasaray’s long-standing record for most goals scored by a foreign player in a single season. With 35 goals across all competitions, he surpassed Mario Jardel’s iconic 34-goal tally from the 2000-2001 season.
Osimhen’s goal tally includes 24 in the Turkish Super Lig, six in the UEFA Europa League, and five in the Turkish Cup — a testament to his consistency and lethal finishing. Since joining on loan from Napoli last summer, Osimhen has emerged as the spearhead of Galatasaray’s attack, combining explosive pace, aerial dominance, and clinical precision to devastating effect.
His goals have not only fired Galatasaray to domestic silverware but also propelled them to the top of the Super Lig table, where they currently lead second-placed Fenerbahce by eight points with five matches remaining. The possibility of a historic league-and-cup double now looms large.
With his record-breaking form attracting attention from top European clubs ahead of the summer transfer window, Osimhen’s unforgettable season may still have more to offer. But no matter what the future holds, his legacy at Galatasaray is already firmly etched in the club’s history.
