Victor Osimhen played a key role as Galatasaray secured their 25th Turkish league title on Sunday, extending Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce’s wait for top honours once again. Osimhen opened the scoring in a commanding 3-0 victory over Kayserispor, pushing Galatasaray eight points clear of Fenerbahce with just two games remaining in the Turkish Super Lig.
Galatasaray, Turkey’s most decorated club, have maintained their lead since the third match of the season, guaranteeing their place in the Champions League group stage next term. The victory was sealed by a late penalty from goalkeeper Fernando Muslera, ensuring a comfortable win to celebrate the title.
Osimhen’s impact since joining Galatasaray on loan from Napoli last September has been immense, with the striker netting 25 goals and driving the team’s charge to the championship. Meanwhile, Fenerbahce’s failure to secure any of the four Istanbul derbies this season against rivals Galatasaray and Besiktas contributed to their downfall and has intensified speculation about Mourinho’s future at the club.
Local media reports suggest that missing out on silverware this season could hasten Mourinho’s departure, just one year before his contract is due to expire. Tensions ran high last month after Fenerbahce’s exit from the Turkish Cup quarter-finals, where Mourinho was seen grabbing the face of Galatasaray’s coach, Okan Buruk, highlighting the bitter rivalry between the sides.
