Victor Osimhen Wins Back-to-Back Turkish Super Lig Titles as Galatasaray Clinch 2025/26 Championship

Victor Osimhen delivered a defining performance on May 9, 2026, scoring twice as Galatasaray defeated Antalyaspor 4-2 in Istanbul to seal the 2025/26 Turkish Super Lig title — the club’s second consecutive league championship and Osimhen’s second since joining the Turkish giants.

The Nigeria international opened his account from the penalty spot, having won the foul himself, before adding a predatory second finish that completed Galatasaray’s comeback and ended any remaining doubt about the destination of the title. The victory was not merely a three-point haul; it mathematically confirmed Galatasaray as champions, bringing the curtain down on their title defence in emphatic fashion.

Beyond the goals themselves, Osimhen’s movement throughout the match created consistent problems for the Antalyaspor defence, generating space for his teammates in a display that underlined his value to the squad as more than a goalscorer. His physical presence and off-ball work rate have been consistent features of his time in Istanbul since joining the club on an initial loan arrangement from Napoli.

Osimhen’s achievement represents a notable chapter in his club career. Having previously won the Serie A title with Napoli in the 2022/23 season — the club’s first league championship in 33 years — the striker has now added back-to-back Turkish Super Lig medals to his collection, establishing a record of title-winning football at every club he has represented at the highest level.

Several other Nigerian players produced notable performances across European football during the same weekend. Akor Adams scored in the 91st minute to help Sevilla avoid a damaging result amid a relegation battle in LaLiga, while Ademola Lookman registered four chances created, four key passes, and one big chance in approximately 60 minutes of action for Atletico Madrid. Sadiq Umar also contributed a decisive winner as a substitute for Valencia. Despite the quality of those displays, Osimhen’s direct contribution to a major trophy tilted the balance in his favour.

Looking ahead, reports suggest Osimhen’s future beyond Istanbul is attracting significant attention from clubs in the Premier League and Ligue 1, with transfer speculation placing a figure of €150 million on a potential move. No official announcement or confirmed bid has been made public at the time of writing, and any such development is expected to be subject to further transfer window activity in the summer. Galatasaray have not issued a formal statement on the striker’s contractual situation.

On the international stage, Osimhen is expected to link up with the Super Eagles squad during the upcoming international break, returning to the Nigeria setup as a reigning league champion for the second year running. Nigeria’s fixtures and squad announcement for that period are yet to be confirmed by the Nigeria Football Federation.

At 26 years of age, Osimhen has now won league titles in Italy and Turkey, scored consistently at the highest level of European club football, and remains one of the most closely monitored forwards on the continent heading into the 2026 summer transfer window.