Super Eagles’ new coach Eric Chelle will be the happiest man after star forward Victor Osimhen signed off for the crucial WCQ with a brilliant hattrick for Galatasaray in the Super LIg.
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen delivered a devastating 52-minute hat-trick for Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Lig, propelling the club to a resounding 4-0 victory over Antalyaspor and cementing his status as Turkey’s top scorer.
The 26-year-old’s clinical display not only dismantled the opposition but also sent a chilling warning to Nigeria’s World Cup qualifying rivals ahead of the Super Eagles’ upcoming fixtures.
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Nigeria’s head coach, Eric Chelle, and the nation’s football fans would be happy with Thomas Tuchel’s shocking decision.
Osimhen’s first goal arrived in the 12th minute, courtesy of a pinpoint far-post pass from Alvaro Morata, which he blasted home with trademark power.
His second strike followed a precise delivery from Barış Alper Yılmaz, buried with ruthless accuracy to extend Galatasaray’s lead.
Victor Osimhen is ready for his latest Super Eagles duty.
The Nigerian undoubtedly sealed his hat-trick, latching onto Yunus Akgün’s through ball before rifling a low shot past the goalkeeper to make it 4-0.
With 20 league goals this season, Osimhen overtook former leader Krzysztof Piatek to claim the Super Lig’s top scorer mantle.
Victor Osimhen shines for Gala with fantastic hattrick.
His overall tally now stands at 26 goals and five assists in 30 games for Galatasaray since joining on loan from Napoli in September.
Substituted after his masterclass in the 68th minute, Osimhen left the pitch with his side in firm control, his reputation soaring as one of Europe’s most feared strikers.
Eric Chelle will be licking his lips after that Osimhen show.
For Nigeria’s World Cup qualifying opponents, Rwanda and Zimbabwe, Osimhen’s form spells trouble.
The Super Eagles’ talisman is in peak physical and mental condition, combining lethal finishing with relentless work rate, a combination that could prove decisive in high-stakes international matches.
Osimhen has now scored 20 goals in the Lig this season.
Galatasaray’s title challenge, meanwhile, remains alive, with Osimhen’s heroics keeping them 10 points clear of rivals Fenerbahçe, who however have two games in hand.
Osimhen’s success in Turkey has also reignited interest from top European clubs, including Manchester United, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain.
Victor Osimhen ready to fight for Nigeria. (Photo Credit: Osimhen/Instagram)
Yet for now, his focus remains on delivering trophies for Galatasaray and Nigeria, a mission he’s executing with ruthless efficiency.
With the World Cup qualifiers approaching, Osimhen’s hattrick will put a smile on the new national boss, Erick Chelle and also act as a reminder of the threat he poses to opposing defences.
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