Nigeria and Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen could not believe the clearance from his Galatasaray teammate after sharing the video on his social media.
Nigeria and Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen was left in awe of his Galatasaray teammate Davinson Sánchez after the Colombian defender produced a match-defining moment in their heated clash against bitter rivals Fenerbahce.
The Nigerian striker, who had already made his mark by scoring twice to secure a 2-1 win, took to social media to praise Sánchez’s heroics after the game.
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Osimhen, substituted late in the match, watched from the sidelines as Sánchez delivered a stunning goal-line clearance that preserved Galatasaray’s narrow advantage.
The moment in the 103rd minute of the explosive encounter, captured in a video shared by 433, showed the defender’s composure and athleticism under pressure, ensuring Fenerbahce couldn’t snatch a dramatic equaliser.
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The clearance proved to be a turning point, sealing the victory for Galatasaray in the fiercely contested derby.
Clearly impressed, Osimhen reposted the clip on his Instagram story, adding the caption “Patron” alongside a shocked emoji—a nod to Sánchez’s commanding presence and the disbelief at the quality of the intervention.
The Super Eagles star’s brace had set the stage, but it was Sánchez’s last-ditch effort that stole the spotlight, earning him high praise from his teammate and fans.
For Osimhen, it was a night of personal victory capped by a teammate’s brilliance, further cementing Galatasaray’s bragging rights over their rivals.
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Meanwhile, in a related development, Pulse Sports Nigeria reports that José Mourinho, the Fenerbahce manager, has been handed a three-match suspension for his explosive altercation with Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk.
The incident occurred after the club's heartbreaking loss to Osimhen-inspired Galatasaray in the Turkish Cup quarterfinals.