Turkish League: Osimhen fires brace in Galatasaray’s win against Sivasspor

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen

By Seyi Babalola

Galatasaray defeated Sivasspor 4-1 to retain their bid for a third consecutive Turkish Süper Lig title, with Victor Osimhen scoring twice.

Osimhen scored Galatasaray’s second and fourth goals of the contest.

Dries Mertens replaced the forward with 20 minutes remaining.

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This season, the 26-year-old has helped the Yellow and Reds to 40 goals contributions (33 goals and seven assists).

Osimhen has also exceeded his previous greatest goal total in a single season (31), which he set during Napoli’s championship-winning season two years ago.

Okan Buruk’s side sit top of the table with 83 points from 32 matches.

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