Victor Osimhen finally opened his goal account as Galatasaray were held to a 3-3 draw by Kasimpasa at the RAMS Park.

Osimhen scored twice within eight minutes to help Okan Buruk’s side maintain their unbeaten streak in the Turkish Super Lig this season

The 25-year-old opened scoring for the home team after 20 minutes.

The Nigeria international added the second in the 28th minute.

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Argentina international Mauro Icardi added the third for Galatasaray six minutes later.

Mamadou Fall and Haris Hairadinovic and Nuno Da Costa were both on target for Kasimpasa.

Kasimpasa paraded another Nigerian, Kenneth Omeruo for 70 minutes in the thrilling encounter.

Osimhen was replaced by Dries Mertens after the break.

The powerful striker has so far scored two goals and registered two assists in three league outings for the Yellow and Reds.

Meanwhile, Osimhen returned to training on Saturday after sustaining a muscle injury in the Turkish Super Lig champions 3-3 home draw against Kasimpasa last month.

The injury kept him out of the club’s UEFA Europa League tie at Latvian club, Rigas FS and the league game against Alanyaspor.

The striker was also left out of Nigeria’s squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Libya.

Galatasaray’s Istanbul derby clash with Besiktas is fixed for October 28.

Osimhen has two goals and three assists in four appearances for Galatasaray.

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