Victor Osimhen was full of emotions during his post-match interview after helping Galatasaray secure their fourth consecutive Turkish Super Lig title. The Nigerian striker scored twice in the second half to inspire a comeback victory over Antalyaspor on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Rams Park in Istanbul.
Comeback Victory Seals Title
Galatasaray trailed 1-0 at halftime after Soner Dikmen scored for Antalyaspor. Mario Lemina equalized early in the second half, but Dikmen struck again to put the visitors ahead. Osimhen then took control, scoring from the penalty spot to level the match before adding a second goal to give Galatasaray the lead. Kaan Ahyan, who replaced Osimhen, sealed the 4-2 win with a late goal, sparking celebrations among the home fans.
The victory secured Galatasaray's fourth consecutive league title and a record-extending 26th crown in their history, seven more than their closest rival, Fenerbahce.
Osimhen's Emotional Reaction
Speaking to Bein Sport after the match, Osimhen expressed his pride in the team's resilience. "This is the kind of game that shows why we are Galatasaray. We always come back from every difficulty, and I'm really happy with the team's performance," he said. "We also have to say that the opponents gave us a great game. They gave us a hard time, but just as I said earlier, this is the reason we are Galatasaray, and we have come through. We have won the league, and now we have to celebrate."
Osimhen will miss Galatasaray's final match of the season against Kasimpasa due to suspension for yellow card accumulation.
Galatasaray Praises Osimhen
Galatasaray published a statement after the win, highlighting Osimhen's contribution and describing him as an unfair advantage. The club acknowledged his role in their successful season, particularly in the UEFA Champions League, where they reached the Round of 16. Osimhen scored seven of Galatasaray's 15 group-stage goals and provided three assists, earning the most man-of-the-match awards.
He also achieved his career's longest goalscoring streak, with six goals in five matches, and set a club record for the most consecutive European matches scored in, with six. His tally of 37 goals in 41 matches in all competitions was the highest by any player in the Turkish Super Lig in the last 25 years.
Coach Okan Buruk's Reaction
Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk praised his players after the victory and urged them to focus on winning a fifth consecutive title next season. "This is a great achievement, but we must immediately start looking forward to next season and aim for five in a row," Buruk said.
