Rizespor vs Galatasaray: Osimhen bags 9th goal, outshines Super Eagles teammate in Super Lig rout

Victor Osimhen continued his relentless pursuit of the Turkish Golden Boot, finding the net for the ninth time this season as Galatasaray dismantled Ibrahim Olawoyin’s Rizespor in a clinical 0-3 victory.

The air in Rize was thick with local expectation as Ibrahim Olawoyin and his teammates looked to halt the momentum of the rampant reigning champions.

However, Galatasaray arrived with a point to prove and a striker who currently seems untouchable.

While Olawoyin fought valiantly to spark life into the Rizespor attack, he found himself overshadowed by the sheer gravity of Osimhen’s presence.

The matchup served as a showcase of Nigerian talent, but it was the Galatasaray talisman and his teammates who dictated the tempo and the headlines.

Osimhen, recently referred to by fans as the "King of Boys" for his commanding style of play, saved his best for the closing stages. With Galatasaray already in the driver's seat, the Super Eagles striker put the result beyond any shadow of a doubt.

The strike was more than just a statistic; he rounded the goalkeeper for the decisive third goal that extinguished any hope of a Rizespor comeback. For Osimhen, the goal solidified his prolific form; for the fans, it was a statement of superiority in a fixture that carried the extra spice of national pride.

The victory ensures Galatasaray remains the team to beat, while the Nigerian derby added a unique narrative to the league's landscape. 

Both players entered the pitch keen to prove themselves the superior Super Eagles representative, but by the final whistle, the crown remained firmly on Osimhen's head.