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Osimhen, Onuachu Score in Turkish League Victories

Published 15 March 2026

Nigerian strikers Victor Osimhen and Paul Onuachu extended their impressive goal-scoring streaks on Saturday, powering Galatasaray and Trabzonspor to victories in the Turkish Süper Lig and bolstering their clubs' positions in the title race.

In Istanbul, Osimhen scored his 12th league goal of the season as Galatasaray defeated Istanbul Basaksehir 3-0 at Rams Park in Round 26. The hosts, who lead the standings, controlled the match and broke the deadlock in the 57th minute when defender Wilfried Singo headed in a free kick from Noa Lang. Osimhen doubled the advantage nine minutes later, chesting down a cross from Yunus Akgun inside the penalty area before rifling a shot into the top corner. Substitute Renato Nhaga sealed the win in the 84th minute, tapping in a pass from Akgun after a swift counterattack.

The result extended Galatasaray's unbeaten run and widened their lead at the top of the table to seven points. Osimhen, who was substituted in the 75th minute for Mauro Icardi, has now contributed a goal or assist in nine straight league matches, netting nine times and providing four assists in that span. That marks the longest such streak for a Galatasaray player since detailed...

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