Victor Osimhen Scores Record-Breaking Champions League Hat-Trick for Galatasaray Against Ajax
by Elijah Odetokun, https://www.facebook.com/legitngnews · Legit.ng News · Join- Victor Osimhen opened the scoring for Galatasaray against AFC Ajax in the UEFA Champions League group stage
- Osimhen connected with a brilliant cross from winger Leroy Sane to head past the Ajax goalkeeper from close range
- He completed his hat-trick with two brilliant goals from the penalty spot to wrap up a big win for Galatasaray
Victor Osimhen opened the scoring for Galatasaray with a brilliant header against AFC Ajax in the UEFA Champions League group stage match day four.
The striker maintained his European goal-scoring streak for Galatasaray, connecting with an in-swinging cross from winger Leroy Sane.
Osimhen doubled Galatasaray’s lead minutes later from the penalty spot to increase his tally for the season to 11 goals in all competitions.
The Super Eagles forward completed his hat-trick with another goal from the penalty spot minutes later to wrap up the win for the Lions.
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He has now scored 45 goals for the Turkish champions, more than his manager, Okan Buruk, 43 goals, managed for the club during his playing days.
He was awarded the official UEFA man-of-the-match award and took him the match ball for netting three goals, and is in line to be named the player of the week.
As noted by Galatasaray.org, the Lions have nine points from four matches in the Champions League and became the first side to beat Ajax in Amsterdam.
Galatasaray coach reacts to win over Ajax
Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk was delighted with his team's performance and applauded his players for the big win at a difficult away ground.
Buruk reiterated that Galatasaray’s dream is to finish in the top eight and avoid the knockout playoffs, and they currently sit ninth on the table after four matches.
“We talked about it yesterday, and we talked about it before the match today, actually. Our goal was to get out of here with a win,” he told GS TV.
“We want to reach nine points in the standings and vault ourselves into the top eight. We're currently in ninth place, and the next match might offer us a chance to break into the top eight. That's what we always dream of, aim for, and want.”
The Turkish manager had nothing to complain about with his players and appreciated their efforts in the 2025/26 Champions League match.
“In terms of player performances, all our players were very good. Everyone who started, finished, and came on later did their best. I want to thank them all,” he said.
The manager is not dwelling on the win and has shifted his focus to the league game against Kocaelispor on Sunday.
Fans applauded Victor Osimhen
Legit.ng reported that fans applauded Victor Osimhen after he scored a hat-trick against Ajax in the UEFA Champions League group stage match.
The hat-trick came at the right time as the Super Eagles of Nigeria prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs against the Panthers of Gabon.
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