Turkey: Osimhen extends scoring streak as Galatasaray thrash Konyaspor away

Victor Osimhen continued his impressive goalscoring form after finding the net for the third consecutive match as Galatasaray defeated Konyaspor 4-0 away from home in the Turkish Super Lig on Friday night.

The Nigerian striker opened the scoring for Okan Buruk’s side in the 12th minute, giving Galatasaray an early advantage in the encounter.

The goal takes Osimhen’s league tally to nine goals and three assists in eight appearances for the Yellow and Reds this season.

The 27-year-old continued to lead the attack before making way for Deniz Gul one minute after the hour mark.

Yunus Akgün, Aleksey Batrakov and Rafael Leão scored the other three goals to complete Galatasaray’s convincing 4-0 victory.

Nigerian defender Chidozie Awaziem featured for Konyaspor and remained on the pitch for the entire duration of the match.

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Following the victory, Galatasaray will now turn their attention to their UEFA Champions League fixture against VfB Stuttgart, scheduled for next Tuesday.