Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen etched his name into Galatasaray history after scoring in the club’s 3-0 triumph over Rizespor in the Turkish Süper Lig on Sunday, February 9, 2026.

Barış Alper Yılmaz opened the scoring in the 19th minute, followed by Yunus Akgün doubling the lead before Osimhen sealed the victory with a 73rd-minute strike. The goal took Osimhen’s tally for Galatasaray to 52, surpassing Bafétimbi Gomis’ 51 goals and making him the club’s fourth-highest scoring foreign player of all time.

The top three foreign scorers ahead of Osimhen remain Mauro Icardi with 73 goals, Gheorghe Hagi with 72, and Milan Baros with 61.

Osimhen’s milestone underscores his impact since joining Galatasaray, highlighting his consistency and lethal finishing. The victory also strengthened the team’s league standing, with fans and pundits lauding the Nigerian international for his remarkable contribution to the club’s success.