Nigeria’s Osimhen hails Colombian teammate for decisive goal-line clearance against Fenerbahce

Nigeria and Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen was left in awe of his Galatasaray teammate Davinson Sánchez after the Colombian defender produced a match-defining moment in their heated clash against bitter rivals Fenerbahce.

The Nigerian striker, who had already made his mark by scoring twice to secure a 2-1 win, took to social media to praise Sánchez’s heroics after the game.

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Osimhen, substituted late in the match, watched from the sidelines as Sánchez delivered a stunning goal-line clearance that preserved Galatasaray’s narrow advantage.

The moment in the 103rd minute of the explosive encounter, captured in a video shared by 433, showed the defender’s composure and athleticism under pressure, ensuring Fenerbahce couldn’t snatch a dramatic equaliser.

The clearance proved to be a turning point, sealing the victory for Galatasaray in the fiercely contested derby.

Clearly impressed, Osimhen reposted the clip on his Instagram story, adding the caption “Patron” alongside a shocked emoji—a nod to Sánchez’s commanding presence and the disbelief at the quality of the intervention.

The Super Eagles star’s brace had set the stage, but it was Sánchez’s last-ditch effort that stole the spotlight, earning him high praise from his teammate and fans.

For Osimhen, it was a night of personal victory capped by a teammate’s brilliance, further cementing Galatasaray’s bragging rights over their rivals.

Meanwhile, in a related development, Pulse Sports Nigeria reports that José Mourinho, the Fenerbahce manager, has been handed a three-match suspension for his explosive altercation with Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk.

The incident occurred after the club's heartbreaking loss to Osimhen-inspired Galatasaray in the Turkish Cup quarterfinals.