Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen delivered a stunning performance, scoring twice as Galatasaray secured a commanding 3-0 win over Trabzonspor to lift the Turkish Cup on Wednesday night.
Galatasaray wasted no time asserting their dominance in the final at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium, with Yilmaz opening the scoring just five minutes into the match.
The early goal set the tone for a relentless attacking display by the Istanbul giants.
After a strong finish to the first half, Osimhen struck just one minute into the second half, doubling Galatasaray’s lead in the 46th minute.
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The 25-year-old forward capped off his brilliant night with a second goal in the 64th minute, sealing the win and sending the yellow-and-red faithful into celebration.
Osimhen’s brace not only secured silverware for Galatasaray but also etched his name in the club’s history books.
With his 34th goal of the season, the Nigerian international matched the record set by Brazilian legend Mario Jardel in 2000, becoming the latest foreign player to reach that milestone in a single season for the club.
Galatasaray’s emphatic win crowns a successful season and reinforces their dominance in Turkish football, while Osimhen’s standout performance further cements his reputation as one of Europe’s elite strikers.