Victor Osimhen struck first for Galatasaray in the 12th minute, giving the Turkish Süper Lig leaders a 1-0 advantage over Konyaspor on Friday, October 30, 2026, and ultimately contributing to a 4-0 victory that moved the club to 22 points after ten matches.
Key facts:
- Osimhen’s header was his ninth league goal in eight appearances this season.
- Yunus Akgün added a second goal in the 28th minute after a corner routine involving Gabriel Sara and Aleksey Batrakov.
- Aleksey Batrakov scored his first league goal for the club in the 49th minute, finishing a pass from Sara.
- Rafael Leão converted a penalty in the 55th minute after VAR reversed an earlier corner decision.
- Osimhen was substituted in the 61st minute after registering five shots, three on target.
What did the match look like?
Galatasaray began aggressively, with Osimhen meeting a free‑kick from Gabriel Sara with a powerful header that beat the Konyaspor keeper. He nearly doubled his tally before halftime, but his effort from the left side of the penalty area struck the crossbar in stoppage time.
How did the other scorers contribute?
Yunus Akgün, operating from the edge of the box, finished a well‑crafted corner sequence to make it 2-0. After the break, Aleksey Batrakov, the Russian midfielder, collected a pass from Sara inside the area and placed the ball past the goalkeeper for his inaugural league goal. Six minutes later, VAR intervened, overturning referee Cihan Aydın’s decision to award a corner; the replay awarded a penalty, which Portuguese forward Rafael Leão calmly slotted home, completing the rout.
Which Nigerian players featured?
In addition to Osimhen, fellow Nigerian defender Chidozie Awaziem played the full 90 minutes. Awaziem, who had recently scored twice in a 2-0 win over Gençlerbirliği, recorded two interceptions, three clearances and three recoveries, won three of four ground duels and completed 97 % of his passes, bringing his total Turkish top‑flight minutes to 607.
What does this result mean for Galatasaray?
The win ended a recent poor run at Konyaspor’s stadium, where the Istanbul side had lost four of their previous six visits, including a 2-0 defeat on their last trip. With eight victories in ten league games, Galatasaray now turn their focus to the UEFA Champions League, where they will host VfB Stuttgart on Tuesday, 3 November.
Who is Victor Osimhen?
Victor Osimhen is a Nigerian international striker for Galatasaray and a key figure for the Super Eagles. His continued scoring form in Turkey underscores his importance to both club and country.