Osimhen scores twice in Galatasaray’s 3-3 draw towards Kasimpasa

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen netted his first brace for Galatasaray in a dramatic 3-3 draw towards Kasimpasa of their Turkish Tremendous Lig conflict at RAMS Park, Istanbul, on Saturday, delivering a lighthearted message afterwards: “Lastly.”

Osimhen opened the scoring after simply 20 minutes, including a second eight minutes later to increase Galatasaray’s lead. Argentina worldwide Mauro Icardi added a 3rd for the house facet six minutes later.

Regardless of Galatasaray’s dominant begin, Kasimpasa fought again with objectives from Mamadou Fall, Haris Hairadinovic, and Nuno Da Costa to safe a degree.

The 25-year-old Osimhen, on mortgage from Napoli, was changed by Dries Mertens at halftime after a powerful first-half efficiency. Thus far, he has registered two objectives and two assists in three league appearances for Galatasaray.

Osimhen, who had supplied assists in his first two video games, imitated Icardi’s purpose celebration after the Argentine scored Galatasaray’s third within the thirty fourth minute. Nonetheless, a possible hat-trick was lower brief on account of harm, resulting in his halftime substitution, whereas Kasimpasa accomplished a late comeback.

The end result means Galatasaray stays unbeaten within the Tremendous Lig, though they misplaced their excellent report. They continue to be on the high of the desk with 19 factors from seven matches, 4 factors forward of second-placed Samsunspor.

Osimhen, who’s on mortgage from Napoli till the tip of the season, will keep at Galatasaray via the January switch window regardless of a €75m launch clause in his contract, which runs till 2027. The prolific ahead scored 76 objectives in 133 appearances for Napoli earlier than becoming a member of the Turkish giants.