According to a report by BBC SPORT on Saturday October 17, 2026, Victor Osimhen played a pivotal role in Galatasaray's thrilling 1-0 win against Genclerbirligi as the Nigerian striker spearheaded the visitors' attack before a last-gasp own goal sealed all three points.

Despite failing to add his name to the scoresheet, Osimhen was a constant thorn in the side of the opposition defenders and created several half-chances.

Galatasaray struggled to break down a resolute Genclerbirligi defence in the first half and Osimhen tried his level best to have an impact. But the Nigerian forward's efforts were in vain as he saw a 24th-minute shot blocked before being thwarted twice more by offside traps.

Osimhen continued to trouble the hosts as he spearheaded Galatasaray's attack in search of a goal.

In the 30th minute, his effort from the edge of the penalty box was cleared off the line by Genclerbirligi defender before he headed a cross from wide of the area in the 39th minute, but his attempt lacked power to trouble goalkeeper Irfan Egribayat.

The creative forward also played a crucial role in setting up Leroy Sane for a first-half goal, but the in-form German winger sliced his shot wide of the left post.

Osimhen continued his efforts in the second half as he searched for a goal. In the 60th minute, the Nigerian international met a corner kick from wide of the area with a header but Egribayat gathered comfortably.

Ten minutes later, the forward received a hopeful cross inside the penalty area but sent his shot wide of the right post.His efforts bore fruit in the 88th minute when Irfan Egribayat accidentally scored into his own net.

Osimhen received a yellow card in added time, but Galatasaray held on for a famous win. And despite missing a number of chances, his efforts were rewarded as he was named a

Man of the Match.