Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen dedicated his spectacular goal to Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk following their commanding 3-0 win over Antalyaspor.
Osimhen, who had been out due to injury, finished off an already outstanding performance in stoppage time with a spectacular overhead kick that sealed the win.
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Osimhen dedicates goal to coach
The 25-year-old sprinted to the sidelines to celebrate with Buruk, in what turned out to be a special birthday tribute to his coach.
Victor Osimhen with one of the slickest scissors-kick goals you will ever see 💥pic.twitter.com/I7dy7w4yp1
— Soar Super Eagles (@SSE_NGA) October 19, 2024
“I dedicate the goal I scored to my coach [Okan Buruk]. Today was his birthday,” Osimhen said after the game, according to Nexus Sports.
Reflecting on the quality of his strike, the former Lille man hinted at its potential, suggesting it could be a Puskás Award contender.
”I scored a goal that could be a candidate for the Puskas award. Maybe it could be the first, why not?,” he added.
Earlier, the Nigerian forward had a goal ruled out for offside, but in the 90th minute, he made amends with an acrobatic finish that left the fans mesmerised and secured all three points for Galatasaray.
Okan Buruk praised the goal post-match, describing it as an “outstanding goal” that showcases the league’s talent to the world.
