Victor Osimhen was on target as Galatasaray and Dynamo Kiev battled to a thrilling 3-3 draw in their UEFA Europa League clash on Tuesday night.
Osimhen scored Galatasaray’s second goal of the game from the penalty spot in the 53rd minute.
The 26-year-old has now scored four goals in five appearances for Okan Buruk’s side in the competition.
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The Nigeria international was in action for the entire duration of the game.
Davidson Sanchez and Abdulkerim Bardakci scored the other goals for the home team.
Andrii Yarmolenko (brace) and Vladyslav Vanat were on target for Dynamo Kiev.
Galatasaray remain in fifth position on the Europa League standings.
By Adeboye Amosu
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After now some people will be criticising this boy because he doesn’t bribe them. It is no secret that Osihmen is the best striker in Africa . Which players don’t miss sitters. Even Maradona, Pele and George Weah missed chances. Osihmen is the reason to watch football for us in this country where nothing works. Soft drinks don dey cost plenty Naira. To smoke garri sef na one big wahala. Yahoo scammers no go let man pikin rest. Na so dem go dey find you to break your neck.Only hard working footballers like Osihmen put joy to our lives.
Villager this is all you could compose. Stop smoking gbana.
Osimhen is undoubtedly a superstar, a goal machine, and the pride of Nigeria. But hey, even the sharpest swords need occasional sharpening. There’s no harm in pointing out areas of improvement for a player we all admire. The problem is, as Nigerians, we tend to treat criticism like an attack on our loved ones. Whether it’s Osimhen, Peter Obi, Tinubu, Burna Boy, or even your local jollof rice vendor, we act as if they’re untouchable. The moment someone dares to suggest they’re not perfect, we take it personally and are ready to throw hands.
Take the AFCON, for instance. Osimhen had a fantastic tournament, but did you notice how many of his goals got VAR’ed out for offside? It wasn’t just one or two—it was a pattern. If not for that, he might have walked away with both the top scorer and player of the tournament awards. But what caused those offside calls? A split-second lapse in judgment while making those dangerous runs. It’s not a big flaw, but it’s something he could polish to take his game to an even higher level.
This isn’t about dragging Osimhen or suggesting he’s not already world-class. Far from it. It’s a wake-up call—a chance for him to fine-tune his timing and awareness in the box. Strikers like Haaland, Benzema, and Lewandowski aren’t just about brute force or speed; they’re masters of positioning, always staying just onside, and that’s what sets them apart.
So, instead of treating criticism as an insult, let’s see it for what it is: constructive feedback. Osimhen is still young and has plenty of room to grow. Imagine what a perfect version of him would look like—one who combines his raw power and pace with surgical precision in front of goal.
Let’s support him not just with chants and applause but also with honest assessments that help him become the best version of himself. Because, let’s face it, Osimhen isn’t being crucified—he’s being challenged to reach even greater heights. And knowing his hunger for success, he’ll probably take the challenge head-on.