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Victor Osimhen’s extraordinary season in Turkey hit another high on Sunday night, as the Nigerian striker fired Galatasaray to a record-extending 25th Turkish Super Lig title — and received a glowing tribute from one of his closest friends in the game, Soccernet.ng reports.
Super Eagles teammate Victor Boniface, who has been linked with a summer move to Real Madrid, hailed Osimhen as the “best ever” in a heartfelt social media post after the Napoli loanee scored the opening goal in a 3-0 win over Kayserispor at the RAMS Park in Istanbul.
“Best ever, Victor Osimhen,” Boniface posted on X, formerly Twitter, tagging the Galatasaray star.
The best ever @victorosimhen9 pic.twitter.com/DfphT0TwJb
— Victor Boniface (@boniface_jrn) May 18, 2025
Osimhen responded warmly, writing: “Love you brother. See you soon!!!”
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“Best ever” – Real Madrid target hails Victor Osimhen after inspiring Galatasaray to Super Lig title
The Nigerian forward’s header in the 26th minute — his 25th league goal of the season — set Galatasaray on course for a dominant victory that secured their third consecutive Super Lig title and their 25th overall. It was yet another demonstration of Osimhen’s class, composure, and commanding presence inside the penalty area.
The 26-year-old rose above a crowded box to meet Gabriel Sara’s pinpoint corner and powered home his header to ignite wild celebrations among the home supporters.
His performance once again underlined why Galatasaray were so determined to bring him to Istanbul on loan from Napoli — and why many of Europe’s top clubs continue to circle.
Sunday’s strike not only consolidated Osimhen’s place at the top of the Turkish Super Lig scoring charts, but also carved his name into Galatasaray’s history books.
According to Opta, he is now just the third foreign player in the club’s history to reach 25 goals in a single league campaign — joining the likes of Bafétimbi Gomis (2017–18) and Mauro Icardi (2023–24).
With just two games left to play, Galatasaray sit eight points clear of bitter rivals Fenerbahçe, whose hopes of catching the leaders were mathematically extinguished by the Yellow-Reds’ latest triumph. Galatasaray now have 89 points, compared to Fenerbahçe’s 81.
Osimhen’s 25 goals in 29 league appearances have also positioned him as a strong favourite to win the Super Lig Golden Boot. His closest challenger, Poland international Krzysztof Piątek, trails with 21 goals and little time left to catch up.
In all competitions, Osimhen has tallied an astonishing 36 goals and eight assists in 40 appearances — a remarkable return for a player who has shouldered Galatasaray’s attacking responsibilities with style, strength, and self-belief.
While questions continue to swirl about his long-term future — especially with interest from clubs in England, Spain, and Saudi Arabia — Osimhen has remained focused on the job at hand in Turkey.
Whether he stays in Istanbul or heads for new challenges this summer, one thing is clear: Victor Osimhen has delivered a season to remember.
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