• Galatasaray drew their UEFA Europa League clash against Dutch side AZ Alkmaar.
• Victor Osimhen was present to find the net as the Istanbul team continued its historic start to the season
• The Nigerian striker has spoken out for the first time after propelling his team to a new Turkish Super Lig record.

Victor Osimhen continued his impressive form with a crucial goal for Galatasaray in the UEFA Europa League clash against AZ Alkmaar.

The Nigerian striker, who came into the encounter in scintillating form, made his presence known with a stylish header that brought the Istanbul giants level.

Osimhen, who equalized for Okan Buruk’s side, helped them maintain their record start to the 2024/25 campaign.

It should be noted, as pointed out Nexus Sportsthat Galatasaray recently made history by becoming the first team in Turkish football to go undefeated in the first 12 matchweeks of a season, following their victory over Bodrumspor.

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The historic streak looked under threat for much of the match against the Dutch side, but Osimhen’s composed finish, expertly converting a pinpoint cross from Dries Mertens, kept Galatasaray intact.

Speaking after the match, Osimhen praised his team’s remarkable form and expressed confidence in their ability to maintain their momentum in the coming weeks.

Osimhen speaks out after extending Galatasaray streak

Speaking to the media, as captured by TRT Sportsthe Nigerian striker shared his excitement at helping his team achieve a result against what appeared to be a seemingly impregnable opponent.

“It feels good to score a goal. We left with 1 point. We will continue. We may be a little mentally tired, but our team’s performance was good. We remain undefeated in Europe,” he said.

Osimhen, who has seen his goal tally reach a staggering 12 goals in 11 appearances, will now look to propel his team to etch their name in more history with a victory in their Turkish Süper Lig match against Eyüpspor.

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Osimhen delivers a stunning header to secure Galatasaray’s equalizer

In brief News in another report, Galatasaray faced AZ Alkmaar in a dramatic match UEFA Europa League group stage clash. Winner Osimhen delivered a spectacular header to equalize, by taking a superb cross to the far post.

Although a defender cleared the ball after it hit the goal frame, Galatasaray players protested, adding to the tension.

Source: Legitime.ng