Osimhen cleared for Istanbul derby against Besiktas

Galatasaray have received a major boost ahead of their highly anticipated Istanbul derby against Besiktas, with star forward Victor Osimhen declared fit to play.

The Nigerian striker was substituted in the 86th minute of his country’s 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe on Tuesday due to a muscle injury. However, after training with his teammates on Friday, he is ready to feature in today’s clash at Tupras Stadium.

Osimhen in Scorching Form

The 26-year-old has been in sensational form this season, scoring 20 goals in 22 league appearances. He heads into the derby on a hot streak, having netted eight times in his last five matches.

Galatasaray Eye Another Title

Galatasaray sit atop the Turkish Super Lig table with 71 points from 27 games and remain unbeaten this season. Under manager Okan Buruk, they are chasing a third consecutive league title and have dominated recent meetings with Besiktas, winning their last three encounters.

With Osimhen leading the attack, Galatasaray will look to extend their dominance and edge closer to another championship triumph.