Tremendous Eagles ahead Victor Osimhen stole the highlight on Friday night time, delivering a surprising efficiency as Galatasaray thrashed Antalyaspor 4-0 within the Turkish Süper Lig at Rams Park.
The Nigerian striker was merely unstoppable, netting his first hat-trick in Turkish soccer to fireplace Gala additional forward within the title race.
Osimhen opened the scoring within the thirtieth minute, showcasing his trademark tempo and medical ending.
He doubled his tally simply earlier than half-time within the forty fifth minute, and accomplished his treble within the 52nd minute with one other composed strike.
Spanish ahead Alvaro Morata additionally obtained on the scoresheet from the spot to seal an emphatic victory for Okan Buruk’s males.
The 26-year-old’s masterclass had followers and pundits buzzing on social media. X (previously Twitter) was flooded with reward, with many declaring Osimhen essentially the most full striker in Turkish soccer.
Others identified that the previous Napoli man is now the league’s high scorer, underlining his immense affect since arriving in Turkey.
Whereas many celebrated his brilliance, some Nigerian followers expressed issues over his workload, hoping he could be substituted early to keep away from harm.
With the Tremendous Eagles set to face Rwanda and Zimbabwe within the FIFA World Cup qualifiers subsequent week, there’s anxiousness over his health, particularly as he has but to function within the marketing campaign on account of earlier accidents.
Others had been excited with Osimhen’s efficiency forward of the sport in opposition to Rwanda in Kigali subsequent week.
One viral publish even depicted Osimhen in an outdated Turkish navy uniform, symbolizing him because the “King and Commander” of Galatasaray’s assault.
There was additionally applause for Osimhen who confirmed greats sportsmanship by handing the ball to his strike companion, Alvaro Morata.
Osimhen praised for sportsmanship
After scoring the opening purpose, Osimhen had the possibility to get a brace when Galatasaray had been awarded a spot kick.
The Spanish striker has not scored a lot and Osimhen, who’s the designated penalty taker for Galatasaray, gave the ball to Morata so he can get on the scoresheet too.
It was a category act by the Nigerian.
Manchester United followers need Osimhen
And whereas his praises had been being sang, others simply wished him to sig for his or her membership, with Manchester United followers urging the ahead to come back to the membership.
