Victor Osimhen Brace Fires Galatasaray to Fourth Consecutive Turkish Super Lig Title After Comeback Win Over Antalyaspor

Victor Osimhen delivered a match-winning performance to secure Galatasaray‘s fourth consecutive Turkish Super Lig title, netting a brace in a dramatic 4-2 comeback victory over Antalyaspor on 9 May 2026.

The Istanbul club arrived at the fixture needing just one point to be crowned champions, having missed the opportunity to seal the title the previous weekend following a 4-1 defeat to Samsunspor. Despite that setback, Okan Buruk’s side ultimately needed only one more match to confirm their dominance of Turkish football.

Galatasaray struggled to impose themselves early in the contest, squandering several chances to take the lead. Those missed opportunities proved costly when Soner Dikmen broke the deadlock for Antalyaspor just before the half-time interval, sending the visitors into the break with a surprise advantage.

Midfielder Mario Lemina restored parity for the hosts early in the second half, but Antalyaspor responded quickly, with Dikmen again the architect of their lead — this time converting from a free kick to put the away side 2-1 ahead. Galatasaray, however, refused to surrender their title ambitions.

The turning point came when the referee awarded Galatasaray a penalty. Osimhen stepped up and converted to level the match at 2-2, drawing on the composure and clinical finishing that have defined his spell in Istanbul. The Nigerian then completed his brace minutes later, striking to put his side ahead for the first time in the match with the final whistle approaching. Defender Kaan Ayhan wrapped up the victory with a fourth goal to confirm a 4-2 scoreline.

The result hands Galatasaray their fourth successive Super Lig title, with one round of fixtures still remaining in the season. It represents a remarkable turnaround from a club that looked vulnerable just seven days earlier.

Osimhen joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan from Napoli ahead of the 2024-25 campaign after a proposed permanent move to Chelsea failed to materialise. The 26-year-old has been one of the most impactful players in the Turkish top flight since his arrival, and his performances have attracted reported interest from several elite European clubs, including Barcelona and Real Madrid, according to reports. His future beyond the current campaign remains unresolved, with Galatasaray yet to confirm whether they will trigger a permanent transfer option.

Antalyaspor, who entered the fixture with nothing to play for in terms of title contention, proved difficult opponents and demonstrated the competitive nature of Turkish football even in end-of-season fixtures. Soner Dikmen’s double was a notable individual contribution despite his side ultimately falling to defeat.

Galatasaray’s title success consolidates their position as the dominant force in Turkish football over the past four seasons. The club will now look to manage their final league fixture before turning attention to transfer activity, with the future of Osimhen set to be one of the defining storylines of the summer window.