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Victor Osimhen has shared his thoughts after inspiring Galatasaray to a 2-1 win over Rizespor on Monday night.
The Nigerian striker's heroics earned him the man-of-the-match award and sent Galatasaray six points clear of Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce at the top of the table.
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06:53 - 18.02.2025
Best in the world: Gala hail special Osimhen for statement display with devastating two-goal show
Victor Osimhen returned from suspension to lead Galatasaray to an important win against Rizespor in the Turkish Super Lig.
Osimhen, who had missed Galatasaray's Europa League playoff defeat to AZ Alkmaar, wasted no time making an impact after the restart.
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Just two minutes into the second half, he rose highest to meet Przemyslaw Frankowski's pinpoint cross, powering a header into the net to break the deadlock.
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Rizespor responded quickly, leveling the score in the 54th minute through Abdullahi Sowe. But with the game heading towards a draw, Osimhen stepped up once again. In the 86th minute, he showed incredible awareness to redirect a header into the net, securing a dramatic late winner for Galatasaray.
The victory was celebrated in style, with Galatasaray's veteran goalkeeper and captain, Fernando Muslera, donning Osimhen's trademark face mask after the final whistle. Osimhen was delighted by the lighthearted gesture.
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"I had given my mask to celebrate with the fans at that time," Osimhen said via Galatasaray.org.
"I came back and saw that he had already put it on.
"He is a great person beyond being a captain. He is a very important person for us. He had a very important role in this victory."
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