Tuesday, June 16, 2026

The Sun Nigeria

Osimhen closes in on new Gala record

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Victor Osimhen

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen is making significant strides in his second season with Galatasaray, climbing the ranks of the club’s all-time top-scoring foreign players.

The 27-year-old striker has made his mark in 59 official matches, amassing an impressive 50 goals. Currently holding the position of the 5th highest-scoring foreign player in Galatasaray history,

Osimhen is just two goals away from surpassing Bafetimbi Gomis (51 goals) and securing a spot in 4th place.

This season alone, the Nigerian forward has ramped up his goal tally to 13, scoring his team’s third goal and his first in the 55th minute of the match.

Osimhen has now found the back of the net seven times in just 13 Süper Lig games and also boasts six goals in five UEFA Champions League appearances.