Victor Osimhen was left out of Galatasaray’s squad that faced Goztepe in the league on matchday 37 In his absence, the team struggled before scoring through Kaan Ayhan and Alvaro Morata to win 2 ...

Osimhen opened the scoring in the 10th minute from the penalty spot after Djalma Silva fouled Kaan Ayhan in the box, and the Nigerian dispatched the spot-kick.

Osimhen found the back of the net in the 81st minute, heading home Kaan Ayhan’s cross from the right wing at the far post to double Galatasaray’s advantage after Dries Mertens had given them ...

The striker found the back of the net in the 81st minute, heading home Kaan Ayhan’s cross from the right wing at the far post to double Galatasaray’s advantage after Dries Mertens had given ...

Osimhen secured 65.8 per cent of the votes cast by fans on X to beat his teammate and Turkish defender Kaan Ayhan (34.2 per cent).

Galatasaray team news Despite Davinson Sanchez's injury, Galatasaray's backline will receive a boost at home with Kaan Ayhan's return from suspension.

Having ended 2024 with a brace against Kayserispor, the 26-year-old was presented with a golden opportunity to maintain his rich vein of form when defender Djalma Silva fouled Kaan Ayhan in the box.

Roland Sallai had equalised for Galatasaray who toiled for much of the second half with 10 men after Kaan Ayhan was dismissed.

Galatasaray, without Victor Osimhen, suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League playoff first leg, leaving their qualification hopes in jeopardy.