Super Eagles Connection: Boniface bows to 26-year-old Osimhen after scoring in the 26th minute for Galatasaray
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Victor Osimhen scores for Galatasaray.

Super Eagles Connection: Boniface bows to 26-year-old Osimhen after scoring in the 26th minute for Galatasaray

Izuchukwu Akawor • Izuchukwu Akawor • 06:29 - 23.04.2025

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface praised his compatriot and national teammate Victor Osimhen after his latest heroics for Galatasaray in the Turkish Cup.

Galatasaray are on the brink of Turkish Cup glory after a commanding 5-1 victory over Konyaspor in the semi-final, driven by the brilliance of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen.

The Nigerian star’s relentless performance at the Türk Telekom Stadium propelled the Lions into the final, keeping their hopes alive for a domestic double.

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The match had Galatasaray’s attacking prowess on display, with Osimhen at the heart of their dominance.

The 26-year-old opened the scoring in the 26th minute, powering a header past Konyaspor’s goalkeeper Deniz Ertas.

The early goal set the tone, and Lucas Torreira doubled the lead before halftime, capitalising on the momentum created by Galatasaray’s high press.

Victor Osimhen celebrates his latest goal for Galatasaray.
Victor Osimhen celebrates his latest goal for Galatasaray.

After the break, Osimhen turned provider, setting up Roland Sallai for Galatasaray’s third goal, effectively putting one foot in the final.

Despite a brief response from Konyaspor’s Pedrinho, who pulled one back before the hour mark, Galatasaray remained unfazed.

Dries Mertens stepped up, assisting Sallai and Yusuf Demir to seal the 5-1 rout, ensuring a comfortable passage to the final.

Osimhen is a man in form, scoring in back-to-back Cup games.

This semi-final win follows Galatasaray’s earlier victory over rivals Fenerbahce in the quarter-finals, also powered by Osimhen, underlining their credentials as clear favourites for the cup.

The dynamic partnership between Osimhen and Mertens has been pivotal, with the duo consistently delivering match-defining moments throughout the campaign.

The victory sparked celebrations among fans and players, with social media buzzing post-match.

Victor Osimhen and Dries Mertens have rolled back their Napoli days in Turkey.

Osimhen, known for his vibrant online presence, shared his customary victory post on Instagram, drawing reactions from fans and peers.

Among those celebrating his performance was fellow Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface, who took to the comment section to laud his national teammate.

“He too sure,” Boniface wrote, a nod to Osimhen’s growing reputation as a clutch performer in Turkey.

Boniface with Victor Osimhen are friends off the pitch. || X

Osimhen’s form has been a major talking point this season, with the forward thriving since his move to Galatasaray.

His contributions in both the Turkish Super Lig and the cup have fueled optimism that the club can secure silverware this term.

Galatasaray now await their opponents in the Turkish Cup final, with Osimhen and company firmly focused on adding another trophy to the club’s storied history.