Osimhen Inspires Galatasaray as Buruk Hails Striker After Dominant Win Over Fenerbahç

Victor Osimhen marked a strong return from injury with a decisive performance as Galatasaray defeated fierce rivals Fenerbahçe 3-0 at RAMS Park, prompting glowing praise from head coach Okan Buruk.

The Nigerian forward, making his first start since recovering from injury last month, wasted no time reminding fans of his impact. He opened the scoring in a commanding display that set the tone for a dominant derby win.

Osimhen also came close to adding another goal early in the second half, but his effort was ruled out for offside. Despite that setback, his movement and presence constantly troubled Fenerbahçe’s defence throughout the match.

The striker’s influence went beyond the scoresheet, as Galatasaray controlled key phases of the game and stretched their opponents with pace and physicality in attack. His return adds a major boost to the team’s title ambitions.

Osimhen has now reached 20 goals across all competitions this season, underlining his importance since joining the Turkish giants. His form has made him one of the standout attackers in the league.

Speaking after the match, Okan Buruk praised the Nigerian international, stressing his value to the squad and his ability to lift those around him on the pitch.

“Osimhen is valuable and important for us. He’s a character who elevates the performance of his teammates,” Buruk said.

The coach’s comments reflect Osimhen’s growing influence at Galatasaray, where his return to full fitness could prove decisive in the final stretch of the season.