Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen has continued his fine form to help his club Galatasaray reach the final of the Turkish Cup.
The Nigeria international fired a brace as Galatasaray beat Fenerbahce 2-1 in a thrilling quarter-final clash in Istanbul on Wednesday night.
Baris Yilmaz assisted Osimhen for the opening goal after 10 minutes, before Osimhen converted a penalty in the 27th minute for Galatasaray’s second.
Sebastian Szymański pulled a goal back for Fenerbahce late in the first half but Gala held on to their lead to eventually advance.
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Osimhen was booked for a foul in the 85th minute, and was replaced by Spain international Alvaro Morata one minute later.
The game saw three red cards in added time of the clash, with Galatasaray’s Demirbay and Yılmaz as well as Fenerbahce’s Yandaş, sent off.
26-year-old Osimhen has now registered 27 goals and five assists in 32 appearances across all competitions for the Yellow and Reds this season.
His compatriot Bright Osayi-Samuel was an unused substitute for Fenerbahce in the game.
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