Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen continued his impressive scoring run on Friday, finding the net as Galatasaray thrashed Konyaspor 4-0 away from home in the Turkish Süper Lig. The match took place at the Konya Metropolitan Municipality Stadium on 30 October 2026. Osimhen opened the scoring in the 12th minute, rising to head home a cross from Gabriel Sara to give Galatasaray an early lead. This goal marked the beginning of a dominant first-half display by the visitors.
Galatasaray extended their advantage in the first half, with Yunus Akgün making it 2-0 in the 28th minute. Sara then scored the third goal three minutes later, putting the Turkish champions firmly in control. The visitors maintained their attacking momentum after the break, with Aleksey Batrakov increasing the lead in the 49th minute. The team's relentless pressure ultimately led to a convincing victory.
Rafael Leão converted a penalty in the 55th minute to complete the 4-0 victory for Galatasaray. This win came just days after the team defeated Istanbul rivals Fenerbahçe 2-1 in Monday's derby, with Osimhen scoring both goals to secure bragging rights for his side. Osimhen's performance has been instrumental in Galatasaray's recent successes.
Osimhen's latest strike took his league tally to nine goals this season, having entered Friday's encounter with eight. His goal against Fenerbahçe on Monday was his eighth and seventh of the season, showcasing his impressive form. Against Fenerbahçe, Osimhen opened the scoring in the 29th minute with a finish after combining with Barış Alper Yılmaz.
Osimhen doubled Galatasaray's lead in the 44th minute with a header following a rebound from Davinson Sánchez's effort. Although İrfan Can Kahveci pulled one back for Fenerbahçe in the 62nd minute, Galatasaray held on to claim the derby victory. This win further solidified Osimhen's importance to the team.
Friday's result further strengthened Galatasaray's position at the top of the league table. They had entered the fixture with 22 points from nine matches and continued their winning run with another convincing performance. The team's consistent form has made them a strong contender for the Turkish title.
Osimhen's consecutive influential displays will provide a further boost to Galatasaray as they seek to maintain their advantage in the Turkish title race. With his impressive goal tally and consistent performance, Osimhen has become a key player for Galatasaray. The team's next match will be crucial in determining their continued dominance in the league.
Key points
- Victor Osimhen scores as Galatasaray thrashes Konyaspor 4-0
- Osimhen's league tally increases to nine goals this season
- Galatasaray strengthens position at the top of the Turkish Süper Lig table
