Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen continued his exceptional form, netting twice to help Galatasaray secure a 3-1 victory against Bodø/Glimt in their UEFA Champions League encounter on Wednesday.
The Super Eagles star wasted no time announcing his presence, opening the scoring just three minutes into the match with a powerful right-footed strike that sailed past Mario Lemina into the bottom corner.
Half an hour later, Osimhen doubled the lead for the Turkish champions after capitalizing on a defensive blunder by Fredrik Bjørkan, putting Galatasaray firmly in control before halftime.
In the second half, Yunus Akgün extended the lead in the 60th minute, further sealing the dominance of the home side. Bodø/Glimt managed to pull one back in the 74th minute through Andreas Helmersen, but it was merely a consolation.
Osimhen’s standout performance follows his recent hat-trick for Nigeria in their 4-0 victory over Benin Republic during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, underscoring his remarkable run of form for both club and country.
Meanwhile, in another Champions League fixture, Barcelona returned to winning ways with a resounding 6-1 victory over Olympiacos. Fermin Lopez stole the spotlight with a hat-trick, while Marcus Rashford netted twice to boost the Catalan side’s confidence.
Teen sensation Lamine Yamal also got on the scoresheet for Hansi Flick’s side, who had suffered a setback in their previous European game against Paris Saint-Germain. After Lopez’s early double, Ayoub El Kaabi briefly gave Olympiacos hope with a penalty, but Santiago Hezze’s red card opened the floodgates for Barcelona to pile on the goals.
Despite missing key players like Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha, Flick’s injury-hit team cruised to victory at the Olympic Stadium, climbing provisionally to third place and gaining momentum ahead of Sunday’s El Clasico against Real Madrid.
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Victor Osimhen’s brace once again highlights why he remains one of Africa’s most lethal forwards. His consistency at both club and international level has made him a key figure for Galatasaray and Nigeria alike.
The Champions League win reinforces Galatasaray’s strength in Group C as they push for qualification to the knockout stages. Osimhen’s recent performances also come at a crucial time, boosting his chances for individual accolades such as the CAF Player of the Year.
Meanwhile, Barcelona’s commanding victory signals a potential resurgence under Hansi Flick as they prepare for their crucial La Liga clash against arch-rivals Real Madrid.
