Barcelona-linked Victor Osimhen set to power Galatasaray as Eyüpspor visit RAMS Park

Victor Osimhen will take centre stage on Friday night as runaway Süper Lig leaders Galatasaray welcome struggling Eyüpspor to RAMS Park, Afrik-Foot reports.

The Nigerian striker is chasing a sixth consecutive league goal, having continued the excellent form that saw him smashed four goals for the Super Eagles at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Galatasaray enter week 22 in commanding form, unbeaten in nine league outings and sitting three points clear of fierce rivals Fenerbahçe at the summit. With 16 wins from 21 matches and a league-best 50 goals scored, Okan Buruk’s side have turned their home ground into a fortress, going 29 league games without defeat in front of their supporters.

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Much of that attacking swagger has been driven by Osimhen, whose sharp movement, aerial power and ruthless finishing have reignited comparisons with Europe’s elite forwards.

The 27-year-old has found the net in each of his last five league appearances, taking his domestic tally to nine goals, while also adding six more in the Champions League.

That purple patch has only intensified speculation linking him with Barcelona, who are reportedly exploring long-term solutions to eventually succeed Robert Lewandowski. For now, Galatasaray are the beneficiaries, and another goal on Friday would further boost Osimhen’s status as one of the most feared strikers in Turkish football.

With Eyüpspor hovering just above the relegation zone, the champions will expect to dictate the tempo early, leaning once again on their prolific front man to stretch the visitors’ fragile defence.

Victor Osimhen’s Galatasaray are in championship-winning mode

While Osimhen remains the headline act, Galatasaray’s dominance has been built on collective efficiency. They have scored 25 times during their current nine-match unbeaten run, conceding just eight, making them one of the division’s tightest defensive units as well.

Midfield spark has come from Brazilian playmaker Gabriel Sara, who struck four goals in four matches before being kept quiet last time out. His late runs into the box have added another attacking dimension that has made Galatasaray difficult to contain.

There is also an emotional boost around RAMS Park, with right-back Sacha Boey set to play at the stadium again after a long absence following his spell in Germany. New arrivals Renato Nhaga and Can Armando Güner could also make their competitive bows.

Eyüpspor, though low in the table, arrive with renewed belief under head coach Atila Gerin.

Since his appointment, they have picked up points more consistently and significantly increased their goal output, averaging nearly three times more goals per game than earlier in the season. Facing the league’s most potent attack away from home represents their sternest examination yet.

Still, Galatasaray will be the favourite to maintain momentum, protect their lead at the top, and watch their in-form talisman Osimhen continue a scoring streak that now has Europe watching closely.