Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen continued his sensational European form on Wednesday night, scoring a first-half brace to inspire Galatasaray to a 3–1 win over Bodø/Glimt in their UEFA Champions League Group Stage (Matchday 3) clash.
The Nigerian star wasted no time putting the Turkish champions ahead, opening the scoring in the 3rd minute with a clinical right-footed strike following a precise Mario Lemina assist.
Osimhen doubled the lead in the 33rd minute, capitalizing on a defensive blunder from Fredrik André Bjørkan to slot home his second of the night, sending Galatasaray fans into raptures at the Rams Park Stadium.
Yunus Akgün extended Galatasaray’s advantage in the 60th minute, calmly converting to make it 3–0, before Andreas Helmersen pulled one back for the Norwegian visitors in the 74th minute.
Despite the late consolation, the Turkish giants maintained control and secured all three points to stay firmly in contention for qualification to the Champions League knockout rounds.
Osimhen’s double marked his seventh consecutive European match with a goal, setting a new record for Galatasaray and extending his Champions League tally to 11 goals.
His outstanding performance underlines his status as one of Africa’s top strikers and a key player in Galatasaray’s European campaign this season.
Final Score: Galatasaray 3–1 Bodø/Glimt
Goals: Osimhen (3’, 33’), Akgün (60’) — Helmersen (74’)
