Osimhen scores winner for Galatasaray in Istanbul derby

Victor Osimhen netted the decisive goal as Galatasaray secured a 1-0 victory over Besiktas in the Istanbul derby on Saturday.

In a tightly contested Istanbul derby, Galatasaray emerged victorious with a 1-0 win against rivals Besiktas on Saturday. Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen stole the spotlight by scoring the only goal of the match, upstaging fellow Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi who plays for Besiktas. The game took place in Istanbul, highlighting the ongoing Turkish Super Lig competition. Osimhen's performance underscores his impact since joining Galatasaray on loan from Napoli. This result boosts Galatasaray's position in the league standings.

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