Victor Osimhen don start to find him scoring boots again as e dey prepare for the 2026/27 season, but this time, him goal no fit save Galatasaray from another preseason defeat.
The Naija striker score again against Villarreal, but the Turkish champions still lose 2-1 for RAMS Park, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Victor Osimhen Goal Fire Galatasaray Fightback
Galatasaray match no fit start worse pass this one.
Barely two minutes after kick-off, Mario Lemina concede penalty after the ball touch him hand inside the box. Ayoze Pérez no waste time as e calmly convert the penalty to put Villarreal 1-0 ahead.
But Osimhen get answer almost immediately.
Just two minutes after Villarreal take the lead, the Super Eagles striker rise to meet Eren Elmali cross from the left and head the ball from close range into the top-right corner.
Na another important Victor Osimhen goal as the Nigerian striker continue to show say him don dey get him scoring rhythm back before the new season.
After scoring for the 3-3 preseason draw against Rennes, Osimhen no waste time before finding the net again against Villarreal.
For any striker wey dey prepare for new season, scoring in consecutive preseason games na certainly good sign.
But Galatasaray problems no end there.
Coach Okan Buruk receive second yellow card and red card shortly after Osimhen equalise, leaving the home side with even more problems to deal with for RAMS Park.
Galatasaray Suffer Fourth Preseason Defeat Despite Osimhen Goal
Villarreal later regain their lead four minutes before halftime.
Georges Mikautadze finish from inside the box after Nicolas Pépé set am up, putting the Spanish side 2-1 ahead before the break.
Galatasaray try to fight back after halftime, but dem no fit find the equaliser.
Osimhen later collect yellow card and coach Buruk decide to take am off just six minutes after the hour mark, with Renato Nhagab coming on to replace the Nigerian striker.
Osimhen no be the only Nigerian player involved for the friendly.
Lesley Ugochukwu enter for Galatasaray for 66th minute after em replace Lucas Torreira.
For Villarreal side, Canadian-born Nigerian forward Tani Oluwaseyi also enter the game for 72nd minute as em replace Mikautadze.
Even Osimhen knack another goal, Galatasaray no fit avoid another wahala again for preseason.
The 2-1 defeat mean say the Turkish champions don come suffer four preseason defeats as dem continue preparations for the 2026/27 campaign.
But if you be Galatasaray fan, one thing fit give you small hope.
Osimhen don start to score again.
After em find the net against Rennes and now Villarreal, the Super Eagles striker dey gradually build momentum as Galatasaray prepare for another demanding season.
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Last Updated on August 8, 2026 10:32 pm by Hitvibz Media
Victor Osimhen Don Score Again as Galatasaray Preseason Wahala Continue Against Villarreal
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