Victor Osimhen was the hero as Galatasaray beat city rivals Fenerbahce 2-1 in Monday’s Turkish Super Lig derby at RAMS Park.
The Nigerian striker scored both goals to earn Galatasaray all three points in the fiercely contested Istanbul derby.
Osimhen opened the scoring in the 29th minute, firing home from inside the box after being set up by Baris Alper Yilmaz.
He doubled the lead on the stroke of half-time, heading in after Davinson Sanchez’s effort to put the hosts 2-0 up.
Fenerbahce fought back after the break and pulled one back in the 62nd minute through Irfan Kahveci, but Galatasaray held firm to see out the win.
The brace takes Osimhen’s tally to six goals and three assists in six league appearances this season, underlining his fine start to the campaign.
The victory also sends Galatasaray back to the top of the Super Lig table and gives them fresh momentum in the title race.
