Osimhen Double Lifts Galatasaray to Another Victory

*Ekong bags another award for his outstanding AFCON 2023  performance

Victor Osimhen was once again the shining star for Turkish champions Galatasaray to extend their winning run in the Super Lig after he netted twice in a 3-2 home win over closest rivals Samsunspor on Sunday evening.

Osimhen has now scored six goals in the league and eight in all competitions since his loan transfer from Napoli in the summer.

He dedicated his goals to injured strike partner Mauro Icardi, who will be out of action for many months after he ruptured his ACL.

Galatasaray remain top of the standings with 31 points from 11 matches.

They are six points clear of nearest rivals Samsunspor.

Elsewhere, Osimhen’s national team Captain, William Troost-Ekong, has bagged another award for his outstanding performance at the 2023 AFCON.

CAF named him MVP of the 2023 AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire, where the Eagles went all the way to final.

Ekong scored three goals as a central defender and his overall leadership quality lifted the team beyond most expectations.

On Saturday night in Egypt, Ekong was again honoured by ANAFA for his performance at the tournament when he was awarded with the best performance of the AFCON.

He is one of 10 nominees for the 2024 CAF Player of the Year Award along with compatriot Ademola Lookman.