Nigerian international Victor Osimhen continued his remarkable scoring run for Galatasaray, netting his ninth goal of the season in the Turkish Super Lig. His strike came in a 3–0 victory against Rizespor, where Osimhen calmly rounded the goalkeeper and finished from a tight angle, showcasing his lethal finishing ability.
This latest goal takes Osimhen’s overall tally for Galatasaray to 52 goals in all competitions, surpassing former striker Bafetimbi Gomis to become the fourth-highest foreign goalscorer in the club’s history. The win also allowed Galatasaray to extend their lead at the top of the league table, further strengthening their title ambitions.
Meanwhile, former NPFL player Ibrahim Olawoyin featured for Rizespor in his 99th league appearance, though he was unable to prevent his team from suffering a defeat. Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi also remained influential for Besiktas, playing the full 90 minutes in a 2–2 draw with Alanyaspor.
In Spain, Ademola Lookman experienced a challenging night as Atlético Madrid fell 1–0 to Real Betis at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium. The Nigerian winger, making his first LaLiga start, saw a goal disallowed for offside and picked up a booking before being substituted in the 70th minute. The result marked Lookman’s first league defeat for Atlético, contrasting with his impressive debut in the Copa del Rey, where he scored and assisted in a 5–0 rout of Betis.
The defeat highlights the adaptation challenges Lookman faces in one of Europe’s top leagues, while Osimhen’s continued scoring demonstrates his growing influence in Turkey and his status as a key player for Galatasaray.
Both players continue to attract attention as they represent Nigeria on Europe’s biggest stages, with Osimhen pushing for the Golden Boot in Turkey and Lookman aiming to establish himself as a regular starter in LaLiga.
