[Watch]: Victor Osimhen's incredible assist for former Napoli teammate Dries Mertens in Turkish Super Lig biggest derby

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[Watch]: Victor Osimhen's incredible assist for former Napoli teammate Dries Mertens in Turkish Super Lig biggest derby

Kolawole Babatunde 19:02 - 21.09.2024

The Super Eagles striker turned provider in Galatasaray’s match against Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce in Turkey’s fiercest derby.

Galatasray and Fenerbahce went head-to-head in the Intercontinental Derby, with the Lions at the summit of the Super Lig table. 

Osimhen, who joined Gala on loan from Napoli, has become a fan favourite, and his latest assist would further endear him to the fans.

Osimhen send social media agog with incredible assist 

Galatasaray took the lead against Fenerbahce with a beautiful volley from former Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira.

However, the best was yet to come for the Gala fans, as Osimhen provided former Napoli teammate Dries Mertens with a lovely assist to double the lead.

Yunus Akgün put a cross into the Fenerbahce box, and it found the Super Eagles attacker, who had a great presence of mind to spot Mertens in a crowded area, finding him with a one-time pass to his teammate with his chest.

Victor Osimhen is reunited with Dries Mertens at Galatasaray.
Victor Osimhen is reunited with Dries Mertens at Galatasaray.

Fans on X reacted to this assist, with many pointing out the revival of his partnership with Mertens.

“GALATASARAY LEAD 2-0 !!!! MERTENS GOAL !!! OSIMHEN ASSIST. THE DUO IS BACK IT AGAIN,” a user on X wrote

“Victor Osimhen with the assist of the season 🥹🔥🔥,” another user wrote. 

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