Galatasaray’s Nigerian forward #45 Victor Osimhen (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Turkish Super lig football match between Galatasaray and Antalyaspor at the Rams Park stadium in Istanbul, on May 9, 2026. Galatasaray clinched the Turkish Super Lig championship with one week remaining in the season. (Photo by Yasin AKGUL / AFP)
The Nigerian striker, Osimhen, equalised in the 66th minute before scoring again shortly after.
Galatasaray have been crowned Turkish Super League champions after a dramatic 4–2 victory over Antalyaspor, with Victor Osimhen delivering a decisive performance that secured the club’s 26th league title.
The match began with high intensity, as Antalyaspor struck first just before half-time through Soner Dikmen in the 45th minute, silencing the home supporters and putting early pressure on the league leaders.
Galatasaray responded in the second half, with Mario Lemina bringing them level in the 56th minute, restoring belief and momentum to the champions-in-waiting. However, Antalyaspor quickly regained the advantage with a stunning free-kick goal in the 62nd minute, setting up a tense final half-hour.
That tension was ultimately broken by Osimhen, who stepped up when it mattered most.
The Nigerian striker equalised in the 66th minute before scoring again shortly after, completing a brilliant brace that turned the match on its head and pushed Galatasaray ahead for the first time.
Deep into stoppage time, Kaan Ayhan added the finishing touch in the 95th minute, sealing the victory and confirming the title in emphatic fashion.
With the win, Galatasaray secured their fourth consecutive league championship and extended their dominance in Turkish football, celebrating a historic 26th league triumph powered by a dramatic late surge and Osimhen’s match-winning heroics.
