Victor Osimhen has appreciated the fans of his new club, Galatasaray, after the team secured an emphatic 3-1 win on Saturday in the Turkish Super Lig Istanbul derby against Fenerbahce.
Osimhen did not feature in Galatasaray’s midweek win against Gaziantep, as he now returned for the much talked-about derby at the Ulker Stadyumu Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu Spor Kompleksi.
Osimhen was instrumental to Galatasaray’s two goals as he provided an assist, though he did not score any goal. The Lions earned the victory with goals that were scored by Gabriel Sara, Dries Mertens, and an own goal by Dominik Livakovic.
Osimhen came back to social media after the match that gave the team three points to appreciate Galatasaray fans for their unwavering support.
The game was much anticipated because of the strength of both teams, as they stand as the biggest clubs in Turkey, and their fixture is one of the most competitive in world football, with both teams earning a combined 43 Super Lig titles.
Galatasaray, who won the league last season with 102 points, extended their lead over Fenerbahce to eight points following Saturday’s win.
Galatasaray extended their lead against Fenerbahce to eight points after Saturday’s victory.
The team, Galatasaray, won the league last season. Osimhen is aiming to score his first goal for Galatasaray in their Europa League game on Wednesday against PAOK after two assists in as many games since he joined on loan from Napoli.
