Victor Osimhen netted his fourth goal to help Galatasaray beat Besiktas 2-1 in the Istanbul derby on Monday night.
The prolific Nigerian forward, who joined the Yellow and Reds on a season-long loan from Napoli, stepped up with a decisive match-winner against the Black Eagles.
The high-stakes fixture, expected to be pivotal in both teams’ league campaigns, came alive in the 13th minute with a powerful header from Davidson Sanchez.
From there, the game unfolded with a cautious intensity, as neither side found much room to gain a clear advantage.
The Nigerian striker has now scored in three straight league games for the Turkish Super Lig champions, nodding home Galatasaray’s second goal from Gabriel Sara’s cross in the 67th minute.
Okan Buruk’s side maintained the top spot on the table with 28 points from 10 matches.
The Yellow and Reds are six points clear of their closest rivals, Samsunspor.
Besiktas remain in fourth place on 20 points.
