Antalayspor 1-4 Galatasaray: Red-hot Victor Osimhen delivers AFCON 2025 warning

Victor Osimhen sent a chilling warning to Nigeria's AFCON 2025 opponents with another clinical finish as Galatasaray cruised to a commanding 4-1 victory over Antalyaspor on Saturday.

The league leaders came out firing from the opening whistle, establishing dominance that would never be relinquished. Leroy Sane opened the scoring in the seventh minute, giving Galatasaray an early stranglehold on proceedings.

Just four minutes later, Roland Sallai delivered the knockout blow, doubling the advantage with a devastating one-two punch that left the home side reeling.

Antalyaspor, overwhelmed by Galatasaray's relentless attacking waves, saw defender Lautaro Gianetti cautioned in the 31st minute as frustration mounted. The yellow card epitomised their struggles to contain a rampant visiting side operating at full throttle.

But it was the 56th minute that provided the moment everyone had been waiting for, the GQ Man of the Yera Osimhen moment.

Receiving Yunus Akgün's exquisite pass on the left wing, the Nigerian striker drove purposefully into the box before unleashing a thunderous shot from an impossibly tight angle. The goalkeeper had no chance. 3-0.

It was vintage Osimhen: explosive pace, ice-cold composure, clinical execution. More importantly, it was the perfect parting gift before departing for Super Eagles duty ahead of AFCON 2025 in Morocco.

Antalyaspor managed a consolation goal late on, but the damage wasn’t done as Mauro Icardi came off the bench to wrap up the win with a fourth.

Galatasaray have delivered a statement performance, extending their impressive league form and maintaining their position at the summit.

For Osimhen, the goal represents far more than three points for his club. In red-hot form and brimming with confidence, he will arrive at the Nigeria camp as the striker every opponent will fear.

His message to AFCON 2025 rivals? Simple and terrifying: I'm ready. Nigeria's competitors have been warned.