Mourinho’s Fenerbahce stumble, gift Victor Osimhen’s Galatasaray title edge

Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce squandered a golden opportunity to narrow the gap with league leaders Galatasaray, led by the in-form Victor Osimhen, after being held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by third-placed Samsunspor.

The result sees Fenerbahce relinquish crucial ground in the Turkish Super Lig title race, leaving Mourinho and his side rueing missed chances.

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Despite dominating possession and creating the better opportunities against a Samsunspor team reduced to 10 men, Fenerbahce failed to find the breakthrough.

The hosts peppered the visitors’ goal but were left wanting in the final third, unable to convert their numerical advantage into three points.

The stalemate marks a costly slip-up for Mourinho’s men, who were desperate to pile pressure on their fierce rivals.

The dropped points sting even more in light of Galatasaray’s emphatic victory earlier in the weekend, where Nigerian striker Osimhen once again proved the difference-maker.

His inspired performance powered Galatasaray to a commanding win against Antalyaspor, further cementing their position at the top of the table and shifting the title initiative firmly in their favour.

For Mourinho, known for his tactical acumen and winning mentality, this result will be a bitter pill to swallow as Fenerbahce’s hopes of catching Galatasaray continue to hang.

With the season reaching a critical juncture, every point is vital and Fenerbahce’s failure to capitalise could prove decisive in the race for Super Lig glory.