Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen was at it once again for Galatasaray on Wednesday night, bagging a hattrick to secure a crucial UEFA Champions League win over Ajax at the Johann Cruyff Arena, Footynaija.com reports.
Osimhen has enjoyed a blistering run of goal-scoring form for the Turkish Super Lig champions so far with his most recent exploits on the continent taking his tally for the season to nine goals in eleven appearances across all competitions.
The Nigeria international now has six goals in just three UEFA Champions League outings so far and that impressive tally places him on top of the scorers’ chart, ahead of Harry Kane and Erling Haaland who have five goals each.
Victor Osimhen earns plaudits from Gala teammates
Following his hattrick heroics against Ajax to hand Galatasaray their third consecutive win in the Champions League, Osimhen has drawn much deserved praise from some of his teammates.
Speaking to the club’s official channels after the game, Ivorian defender Wilfred Singo expressed his delight at having the opportunity to play alongside the Nigerian striker.
“Osimhen is a very big player and scorer. I’m so happy to play with him,” he said, as revealed by Galatasaray’s official website. “He’s winning us a lot of games with his goals. I’m so happy to play with him.”
Meanwhile, Gabonese defender Mario Lemina took to his X account to congratulate the Super Eagles striker for yet another impressive performance in Galatasaray colours.
Lemina’s simple post read: “+3, the Lion roared again @victorosimhen9 you again Congrats!”
Thanks to Osimhen’s hattrick, Galatasaray sit comfortably in ninth place on the Champions League standings with nine points from four games.
Unbeaten in their last nine outings across all competitions, Galatasaray will be looking to carry this strong momentum into their upcoming Super Lig clash against Kocaelispor.
