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Istanbul Derby: Osimhen fires Galatasaray past Fenerbahce
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Super Eagles striker  Victor Osimhen delivered a derby-day masterclass, scoring twice as Galatasaray beat Fenerbahce 2-1 yesterday to return to the top of the Turkish Super Lig.

The Super Eagles striker struck in the 29th  and 44th  minutes, putting Galatasaray in control before halftime. Irfan Can Kahveci pulled one back for Fenerbahce in the 62nd minute, but Osimhen and his teammates held on.

Osimhen played the full 90 minutes and now has eight league goals in seven appearances this season, more than a goal per game. The win lifts Galatasaray to 22 points from nine matches, two clear of Amed Sportif on 20.

Meanwhile, Osimhen’s compatriot, Wilfred Ndidi,  started for Besiktas in their 2-0 home win over Istanbul Basaksehir, but was replaced in the 65th  minute by Hyeon-Gyu Oh, who scored the opener 11 minutes later. Junior Olaitan added a second in the 89th minute. Besiktas are fourth with 18 points from nine games. Ndidi has made seven league appearances this season without a goal.

Trabzonspor edged Rizespor 4-3 in an entertaining contest with Nigerians on both sides. Ibrahim Olawoyin played 90 minutes for Rizespor, as did Chibuike Nwaiwu for Trabzonspor. Neither scored.

Gennaro Borrelli scored twice for Rizespor (12th  and 32nd  minutes) and Qazim Laci added a third in the 68th . Trabzonspor hit back through Melih Kabasakal (49th ), Aral Simsir (51st ) and a Franculino brace (57th and 83rd). The win keeps Trabzonspor third with 19 points, while Rizespor stay 13th on 10. Olawoyin and Nwaiwu have each made nine league appearances this season and scored once. Paul Onuachu was unavailable for Trabzonspor.

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