Julius OkorieNigeria international, Victor Osimhen, fired Galatasaray to victory on Sunday, as the Cimbom or The Yellow-Reds emerged 2024/2025 Süper Lig champions, after 3-0 defeat of Kayserispor.
Osimhen continued this scoring cruise with an opener in the 26th minute. Home boy Bans Yilmaz increased the tally for Gala in the 29th minute before Uruguay international Fernando Muslera delivered the icing on the cake with 89th minute penalty. The Süper Lig is coming after the Cimbom claimed Turkish Cup last week.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelGalatasaray have now won three consecutive Süper Lig titles and confirmed a domestic double this season after winning the Turkish Cup on May 14. Osimhen is well on his way to Golden Boot honours in the league with 25 goals in 29 league games this season. The striker on loan from Napoli has 36 goals in all competitions, a career high.
This victory marks a monumental milestone for Galatasaray, as they become the first Turkish side awarded five stars, a symbol of their unparalleled dominance in the Super Lig.
As Osimhen continues to deliver for Galatasaray, fans of the club are praying and hoping that he stays amidst all the talks about his move to other clubs with increasing pressure from suitors.
Before the match that eventually led to crowning of Gala as Süper Lig champions, the fans had mounted a huge banner calling on the former Lille star to stay, not just because they need him, but also because he wants to stay.
One memorable part of the victory on Sunday was the involvement of Osimhen’s daughter, Hailey, who appears to understand her daddy’s job, despite her tender age.
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As soon as Osimhen opened scoring for Galatasaray on the night, the goal announcement took the frenzy in the arena to the next level as it came not from the usual announcer, but from Osimhen’s young daughter, Hailey.
As the crowd erupted in celebration, Hailey took the microphone and delivered the goal announcement chant, proudly calling out her father’s name to tens of thousands of fans. Hailey on the mic, dad on the scoresheet!
The heartwarming moment was met with cheers and applause, with cameras capturing Osimhen celebrating with his teammates.
But for the Osimhen family, the night was about more than silverware, it was a celebration of football, family, and unforgettable memories.
Fans and teammates alike joined in the celebrations, with many praising the touching gesture that brought a personal touch to a historic night for both club and player. The victory on Sunday, takes Galatasaray’s Süper Lig Victory to 25.
With the leagues gradually coming to an end, it will be interesting to see how the transfer talks and market pans out, especially around the 2023 African Footballer of the Year.
Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.
