Nigerian international Victor Osimhen delivered a stellar performance on Wednesday night, scoring twice to help Galatasaray secure a commanding 3-0 victory against Trabzonspor in the Turkish Cup final at the Gaziantep Stadium.
The triumph marks Osimhen's first major silverware with the Yellow and Reds since joining the Istanbul club on loan from Napoli. It also ends Galatasaray's five-year wait for the Turkish Cup, having last lifted the trophy in the 2018/19 season.
Baris Yilmaz set the tone for Galatasaray's dominant display, opening the scoring just five minutes into the match. Osimhen then doubled the advantage immediately after halftime in the 46th minute, capitalizing on an assist from teammate Yunus Akgun.
The Nigerian striker completed his brace in the 63rd minute, once again benefiting from Akgun's creativity to seal the comprehensive victory for Galatasaray. With this performance, Osimhen has now contributed four goals and one assist throughout the Turkish Cup campaign this season.
Following their cup success, Galatasaray will now turn their attention to the Turkish Super Lig, where they are pursuing a third consecutive league title. The Istanbul giants will face Kayserispor at the RAMS Park on Sunday in their quest to complete a domestic double.
Osimhen's impressive form continues to spark discussions about his future, with reports suggesting Galatasaray is intensifying efforts to secure the striker on a permanent deal. The Nigerian forward has quickly established himself as a fan favorite in Turkey since his arrival.