Nigerian international Victor Osimhen was on target as Galatasaray secured a commanding 4-0 away victory over Konyaspor in the Turkish Süper Lig on Friday, October 30, 2026. The match took place at the Konya Metropolitan Municipality Stadium. Osimhen opened the scoring in the 12th minute, heading home a cross from Gabriel Sara to give Galatasaray an early advantage. This goal set the tone for the rest of the match, with Galatasaray dominating play.
Yunus Akgün doubled Galatasaray's lead in the 28th minute with a powerful effort, while Sara added the third goal in the 31st minute. The visitors continued to press, and Aleksey Batrakov increased their advantage in the 49th minute. Rafael Leão then converted a penalty in the 55th minute to complete the 4-0 victory. This win extended Galatasaray's winning run following their 2-1 victory over city rivals Fenerbahçe in Monday's Istanbul derby.
In the Istanbul derby on Monday, October 26, Osimhen scored twice to secure the win for Galatasaray. The Nigerian striker opened the scoring in the 29th minute with a powerful finish after combining with Barış Alper Yılmaz. He then doubled the lead in the 44th minute with a header off a rebound from Davinson Sánchez's effort. Despite İrfan Can Kahveci pulling one back for Fenerbahçe in the 62nd minute, Galatasaray held on for the victory.
With his goal against Konyaspor, Osimhen took his tally to nine goals in the Süper Lig this season. Before Friday's encounter, he had eight league goals. The Nigerian international's performance has been instrumental in Galatasaray's success, and his goals have helped the team maintain their position at the top of the league table.
Galatasaray entered the match against Konyaspor with 22 points from nine matches, and the victory further strengthened their position. The team's winning run has been impressive, with Osimhen playing a key role in their success. His goals have been crucial in securing wins for the team, and he will look to continue his form in the coming matches.
Tosin Oyediran reported that Osimhen's performance has been impressive, with sharp interviews and human-centered reporting focusing on public accountability, civic issues, and the stories shaping everyday lives. As a journalist with Punch Newspapers, Oyediran brings over eight years of newsroom experience to his coverage of sports, including the Süper Lig.
The victory over Konyaspor has boosted Galatasaray's chances of winning the Süper Lig title, and Osimhen's goals will be crucial in their quest for success. With his current form, the Nigerian international will look to continue scoring and helping his team achieve their goals. The win also demonstrated the team's strength and depth, with several players contributing to the victory.
Key points
- Victor Osimhen scores as Galatasaray defeats Konyaspor 4-0
- Osimhen takes his tally to nine goals in the Süper Lig this season
- Galatasaray strengthens their position at the top of the league table with the win
