Galatasaray star Victor Osimhen played a pivotal role in his team’s hard-fought victory over arch-rivals Fenerbahçe in the Turkish Cup quarter-finals. His two goals led Galatasaray to a 2-1 win, securing their spot in the semi-finals. The Nigerian striker’s impressive performance also earned him 100,000 new Instagram followers!
The match was full of tension and drama, typical of the fierce Turkish derbies between these two football giants. In addition to Osimhen’s goals, the game was marked by a controversial incident involving the team coaches, Okan Buruk and José Mourinho. The Portuguese manager controversially grabbed his counterpart by the nose, which may now lead to a lengthy suspension.
As a result of his standout display, Osimhen has reclaimed the title of the most popular Nigerian footballer on Instagram, with a total of 5.8 million followers.
It’s also worth noting that since joining Galatasaray, Osimhen’s Instagram following has skyrocketed by an impressive 1.4 million, a testament to the passionate support from Turkish fans, which he continues to repay with his exceptional performances on the pitch.
