Victor Osimhen scored the decisive goal as Galatasaray defeated city rivals Beşiktaş J.K. 1–0 in a tense Istanbul derby on Saturday night.
The Nigerian striker found the breakthrough six minutes before half-time, powering home a header that ultimately proved enough to secure victory for the Yellow and Reds in a fiercely contested encounter.
Despite being reduced to 10 men during the match, Galatasaray held firm defensively to protect their narrow advantage and claim all three points.
Osimhen, who played the full 90 minutes, has been in impressive form this season. The forward has now recorded 11 goals and four assists in 18 league appearances in the Süper Lig campaign.
His contribution once again proved decisive in one of the most high-profile fixtures in Turkish football, where matches between Galatasaray and Beşiktaş are known for their intensity and passionate atmospheres.
On the opposing side, Osimhen’s international teammate Wilfred Ndidi featured for Beşiktaş and was also in action throughout the game.
The appearance marked Ndidi’s 19th league outing of the season for the Black Eagles, although his efforts were not enough to prevent his side from suffering defeat in the derby clash.
Galatasaray’s ability to maintain their lead despite playing with a numerical disadvantage highlighted their resilience and defensive organisation as they navigated the closing stages of the match.
Osimhen’s winning header ensured the hosts claimed bragging rights in Istanbul while strengthening their push in the league campaign.
