Osimhen urges Galatasaray to rebound after 4-1 loss, insists title still within reach
Galatasaray suffered a 4-1 defeat to Samsunspor in Saturday's Turkish Super Lig clash at Canik 19 May Stadium, despite Victor Osimhen setting up Yunus Akgün's opening goal in the 9th minute. The turning point came when Osimhen's misplaced back pass contributed to goalkeeper Günay Güvenç's red card, shifting momentum decisively to the hosts. Osimhen acknowledged the team fell short of expectations but stressed the setback doesn't alter their championship ambitions.
The loss leaves Galatasaray with 74 points from 32 games, maintaining a four-point lead over rivals Fenerbahce (70 points) with two matches remaining. Osimhen, who has scored 20 goals and provided eight assists in 32 appearances since his permanent move from Napoli last summer, told teammates: 'Let's not get stuck on this game. We have to keep going. Nothing has changed. We'll win our next match at home and officially secure the championship.' He apologized to fans while insisting the title remains within reach.
Galatasaray's response in their upcoming home fixture against Antalyaspor will be decisive—either win secures the league crown. For Nigerian fans watching Osimhen lead the charge abroad, this moment tests whether his leadership can convert a disappointing away result into the focus needed to clinch domestic glory. Will Osimhen's call for resilience translate to victory in their next home game, or will Fenerbahce capitalize on any further slip-ups in the title race's final stretch?