Victor Boniface has commended his Super Eagles teammate and friend Victor Osimhen following his heroic display for Galatasaray against Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce in the Turkish Cup.
In a night of high drama, Victor Osimhen delivered a performance for the ages, powering Galatasaray past Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce in the Turkish Cup quarterfinals.
The Nigerian striker’s heroics secured a semifinal spot for his team and earned him glowing praise from Super Eagles teammate Victor Boniface.
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The Istanbul derby, a clash steeped in rivalry, saw Osimhen emerge as the undisputed star.
The 26-year-old wasted no time stamping his authority on the game, opening the scoring in the 10th minute with a clinical finish that set the tone for Galatasaray’s dominance.
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He wasn’t done there. 17 minutes later, Osimhen struck again, doubling his tally from the spot to give Galatasaray a comfortable lead.
Fenerbahce were reeling, and Mourinho’s men found themselves on the brink of elimination.
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Though Fenerbahce clawed one back before halftime, the second half turned into a cauldron of intensity.
Tempers flared as Osimhen found himself at the heart of a skirmish, sparking a full-blown melee between the two squads.
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The referee briefly halted play as chaos ensued, eventually brandishing red cards to Galatasaray’s Kerem Demirbay and Yilmaz, as well as Fenerbahce’s Hakan Yandas.
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Despite being reduced in numbers, Galatasaray stood resolute, repelling Fenerbahce’s desperate attempts to equalise.
Osimhen’s first-half brace proved decisive, knocking Mourinho’s side out of the competition and cementing his reputation as a clutch performer in one of Turkey’s fiercest rivalries.
The victory marked a winning first start for Osimhen in the Turkish Cup, taking his goal tally to an impressive 31 for club and country this season.
Celebrating the win on Instagram, Osimhen received a flood of plaudits, none more notable than from his friend and national teammate Boniface.
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Commenting on Osimhen’s victory post, Boniface wrote, “The best ever,” a reminder of the striker’s growing legend.
For Fenerbahce and Mourinho, it’s back to the drawing board after a nightmarish exit orchestrated by Nigeria’s finest Osimhen, whose masterclass will linger long in the memory.