VIDEO: Heartbroken Victor Osimhen lashes out at teammate after scoring fourth Gala goal
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen's frustration was on full display during Galatasaray's thrilling 4-3 victory over Elfsborg in the Europa League, particularly following a crucial moment involving teammate Yanus Akgun.
The Nigerian striker, who has been a standout performer this season, was visibly upset when Akgun chose to go solo instead of returning a pass during the buildup to Galatasaray's fourth goal on Wednesday.
In an action-packed match, Galatasaray surged ahead with a commanding 3-0 lead in the first half at Rams Park, Istanbul. However, Elfsborg mounted an impressive comeback, pulling back two goals after halftime to make it 3-2.
With the pressure mounting, Osimhen played a key role in restoring some breathing room for his team when he executed a clever backheel pass that set up Akgun near the edge of the penalty area seven minutes from time.
Expecting a return pass, Osimhen called out for Akgun to lay it back to him. Instead, Akgun opted for a solo run, skillfully manoeuvring through several defenders before unleashing a powerful strike that found the roof of the net, bringing the score to 4-2.
While the goal was spectacular, Osimhen's disappointment was palpable as he reacted angrily to being ignored by his teammate. Footage of the incident quickly circulated on social media, highlighting Osimhen's visible frustration.
Just three minutes after this incident, Osimhen closing in on a Cristiano Ronaldo record was substituted off as Elfsborg clawed back with a third goal, making for a tense finish to the match.
The late-game drama underscored the intensity of the encounter and raised questions about team chemistry moving forward.
Napıcan kaleciyi de mi geçeceksin hahahah aslan Yunus gole bak.pic.twitter.com/FGr2B3NHKq
— mezzala futbol (@mezzalanaliz) October 23, 2024
All eyes will be on how Osimhen and Akgun navigate that moment on the pitch and work together to help Galatasaray win their next fixture.