Victor Osimhen marked his return from injury with a spectacular overhead kick that sealed a 3-0 victory for Galatasaray against Antalyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday.
The 25-year-old Nigeria international, who had been sidelined for two weeks due to a hamstring injury, came off the bench to deliver a moment of magic that left fans and pundits in awe.
Osimhen’s acrobatic finish came in the closing stages of the match, putting an exclamation point on Galatasaray’s dominant performance. The striker showed no signs of rust as he contorted his body in mid-air, connecting perfectly with a cross to send the ball flying past the Antalyaspor goalkeeper.
With this stunning strike, Osimhen has now tallied three goals and four assists in just five appearances for Galatasaray since his high-profile loan move from Napoli in the summer transfer window. His immediate impact has justified the Turkish giants’ investment and reinforced his status as one of Nigeria’s premier footballers.
The former Lille forward’s return to fitness and form comes as a relief to both Galatasaray and the Nigeria national team.
Osimhen had been forced to miss Nigeria’s recent Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya, a match in which the Super Eagles struggled to find the net, winning by Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s solitary goal at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
The striker’s return couldn’t have come at a better time for Galatasaray, who are pushing for domestic and European success this season. His ability to produce moments of brilliance, as demonstrated by the overhead kick, could prove crucial in tight matches as the campaign progresses.
The Super Eagles star will now look to build on this spectacular return as Galatasaray continue their Turkish Super Lig and UEFA Europa League campaigns.
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