Victor Osimhen made an immediate statement in the opening match of the 2026/2027 Turkish Süper Lig season, netting a brace for Galatasaray despite the team being held to a frustrating 2-2 draw by newly promoted Çorum.
Heading into the fixture at Rams Park, the reigning champions were heavy favorites to secure all three points, bolstered by their superior squad depth and recent title success. As the match began, Galatasaray quickly took control of the game, dictating the tempo from the middle of the park and pinning their visitors back.
Osimhen stayed busy throughout the early stages, hovering near the penalty area and reading the game for any opening. Teammate Abdulkerim Bardakcı nearly broke the deadlock early on, but his connection with a corner delivery sailed off target. Not long after, in the fifteenth minute, Osimhen nearly found the back of the net himself, rising above the defense to power a header toward goal that just missed the frame.
The Nigerian striker continued to push for an edge, constantly moving into space and demanding the ball. While the supply chain from his teammates was not always consistent, leaving him to fight for difficult chances, he tested the opposing goalkeeper with a solid effort from outside the box around the twenty-five-minute mark.
According to updates from Zoyols News, the match remained scoreless as the players headed into the tunnel for halftime, leaving the home crowd eager to see if the champions could break down a stubborn defensive setup when play resumed.
