Turkish Super Lig Sends Official Praise to Victor Osimhen After Impressive Scoring Run
The Turkish Super Lig has publicly acknowledged the outstanding performance of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen following his continued goal-scoring exploits for Galatasaray. The league's official social media account sent a special message to the Super Eagles forward after he found the net in Galatasaray's convincing 3-0 victory over Caykur Rizespor on February 8, 2026.
Osimhen's Clinical Finish Extends Remarkable Streak
During the away match against Rizespor, Osimhen demonstrated his clinical finishing ability by scoring Galatasaray's third goal. The Nigerian international expertly received a brilliant through pass from new signing Noa Lang, skillfully rounded the goalkeeper, and calmly slotted the ball into the net to seal the comprehensive victory for the Turkish champions.
This goal marked a significant personal milestone for the 2023 African Footballer of the Year. According to reports from Turkish sports media outlet A Spor, this represents Osimhen's 15th goal across all competitions this season and his sixth goal in five consecutive league matches, a streak that began back in December. Remarkably, this is the second time in his Galatasaray career that he has achieved this five-match scoring milestone, having previously accomplished the same feat during his initial loan spell with the club.
Super Lig's Official Recognition
The Turkish Super Lig's official X account directly acknowledged Osimhen's achievement with a post that read: "He's relentless, he keeps scoring. He's scored 6 goals in his last 5 matches." This public recognition from the league administration highlights the global attention Osimhen's performance has garnered and underscores his growing influence in Turkish football.
Osimhen continues his determined quest to retain the Turkish Super League Golden Boot, which he won during his debut season with an impressive tally of 26 goals. Currently, the Nigerian forward has accumulated eight league goals this campaign, placing him seven goals behind the current top scorer and fellow countryman Paul Onuachu, who has netted 15 times this season. It's worth noting that Osimhen has missed a substantial portion of the current season due to injury setbacks and his participation in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
Manager's Perspective and Team Performance
Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk expressed his satisfaction with both the team's collective performance and Osimhen's individual contribution. Speaking to GS TV after the Rizespor victory, Buruk emphasized the positive developments within the squad: "The players' individual performances are improving, new players are joining us, and we're playing with different players. In this process, winning matches, playing well, creating many chances, and scoring many goals makes us happy."
The Turkish champions strengthened their roster during the January transfer window, with new acquisitions Noa Lang and Sacha Boey making immediate impacts during the victory over Rizespor. Buruk further elaborated on the team's development: "We will continue on our path. We have a good team, and we will get even better. We made numerous transfers; their adaptation process and the reintegration of players returning from injury into the competitive environment takes time."
With this important away victory, Galatasaray maintains their position at the top of the Turkish Super Lig standings, holding a four-point advantage over traditional rivals Fenerbahce, though their competitors have a game in hand. The Lions now prepare for their next challenge—a home fixture against Eyupspor at Rams Park as they continue their title defense campaign.
Buruk had previously communicated his expectations for Osimhen following the striker's return from international duty at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Turkish manager acknowledged that the Super Eagles forward's presence would significantly bolster the team's competitiveness as they enter the decisive phase of the season, where every match carries increased importance in the championship race.
