Turkey: Osimhen’s brace edge out Samsunspor

By Seyi Babalola

Victor Osimhen continued his outstanding form by scoring twice in Galatasaray’s 3-2 home victory over Samsunspor on Sunday.

Daily Sun reports that the 25-year-old scored twice in Galatasaray’s 3-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday.

After three minutes, Osimhen scored the titleholders’ first goal with a spectacular header.

Cameroonian midfielder, Olivier Ntcham equalised for the visitors from the spot five minutes after the break.

Galatasaray regained the lead five minutes later courtesy of another header from Osimhen.

The Nigeria international has now scored eight goals and registered four assists in nine appearances for Okan Buruk’s side.

Substitute Michy Batshuayi scored the third goal for the home team five minutes from time.

Youssef Bennasser reduced the deficit for Samsunspor in stoppage time.

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