Victor Osimhen starts 2025 with a brilliant goal for Galatasaray against Göztepe: video

• Galatasaray started 2025 with a Turkish Super Lig match against Champions League-chasing Göztepe
• Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen scored the goal for the yellow and red with a brilliant finish of the match.
• With this goal, which has since sparked reactions on social media, Osimhen extends his goal tally for the Istanbul team to 13.

Victor Osimhen He wasted no time reminding fans of his exceptional talent with a clinical goal in Galatasaray’s first Turkish Super Lig match of the new year against Göztepe.

The Nigerian striker, whose name continues to feature prominently in transfer speculation throughout Europe, was present to score Galatasaray’s first goal in 2025 from 12 meters.

After finishing 2024 with a brace against Kayserispor, the 26-year-old had a golden opportunity to maintain his good form when defender Djalma Silva fouled Kaan Ayhan in the box.

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Osimhen, never one to pass up an opportunity, confidently took the resulting penalty, sending the ball down the middle with a cheeky but composed shot past Polish goalkeeper Mateusz Lis, putting his team ahead.

The goal not only gave the lead to coach Okan Buruk’s team, but also extended Osimhen’s remarkable goal record with Galatasaray.

The Nigerian striker, now considered the most prolific centre-forward the Turkish club has seen in recent years, saw his goals involved figure rise to 17 in just 16 appearances, according to data courtesy of FotMob.

While Osimhen is no doubt eager to add to his already impressive tally, his latest goal has sent fans into a frenzy, with many quick to react to the Nigerian star attacker’s sensational goal.

Fans react to Osimhen’s goal against Gotzepe

@pascaliito shared his opinion on the Osimhen strike and commented:

“New year and pending goals ”

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@UOsemwenkh30116Clearly elated by the marquee striker’s goal, he wrote:

“Osimeeeeeehn!!!! VO45 starts the year with a statement!!

@tioluwanimicfcSubtly suggesting that Osimhen might be too good for the current Manchester United team, he commented:

“Omo, make Man Utd just look away from this guy.”

@Lasoftxxmaking an apparent joke rooted in African tradition, he posted:

“Is anyone surprised? Brother just arrived in town what day now ”

@SimonOkolo2apparently a frustrated Manchester United fan, also wrote:

“In every game Viktor scores. U-Man, get this guy.”

@MelvynSzngathering the owners of Manchester United, he shared:

“Ineos please find this man we need him.”

@Jerry1Shimamaking a humorous comparison with Cristiano Ronaldo, he published:

“Not even Ronaldo happens like that.”

Galatasaray finally sealed maximum points in the close encounter, with a second-half goal from Yunus Akguns securing victory for coach Buruk’s team.

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Man United target Osimhen

Legit.ng In another report he detailed that Man United is interested in an agreement to sign Osimhen.

The Premier League side are reportedly considering a swap deal involving the Nigerian and Mark Rashford.

Until now, Naples appear interested in the deal and are expected to be open to the transfer taking place as soon as the winter transfer window.

Source: Legit.ng