Osimhen scores as Galatasaray defeats Fenerbahce 3-0, moves closer to Turkish league title
Victor Osimhen scored the opening goal as Galatasaray defeated fierce rivals Fenerbahce 3-0 in an Istanbul derby on Sunday, April 26, 2026. The Nigerian striker, starting his first game in over a month, received a precise pass from Mario Lemina just before halftime, showing sharp anticipation to beat two defenders and slot past the goalkeeper.
This victory puts Galatasaray seven points clear at the top of the Turkish league table, with just one more win needed to secure the championship. Osimhen's goal was his 13th league goal of the campaign and 20th across all competitions for Galatasaray, underlining his importance to their title push. His last league goal before Sunday came on March 13, 2026 in an identical 3-0 win over Istanbul Basaksehir.
Galatasaray carried their momentum into the second half, earning a penalty after sustained pressure when Fenerbahce's goalkeeper was sent off. Baris Alper Yilmaz converted the spot-kick to double the lead, and Lucas Torreira added a third goal to seal the emphatic win. For Osimhen, this marks a timely return to scoring form that could prove crucial in Galatasaray's title-clinching match and relevant for his availability and confidence with the Nigerian national team ahead of upcoming international fixtures.