Galatasaray Striker Osimhen Sounds Alarm after Disappointing Season Opener

Nigerian international Victor Osimhen has expressed his disappointment with Galatasaray's performance in their opening match of the 2026/27 season. The Turkish champions were held to a 2-2 draw by newly promoted Çorum, with Osimhen scoring a brace to rescue a point for his team. Despite his impressive individual performance, Osimhen was unhappy with the overall outcome and has called on his teammates to learn from the experience. In a post-match interview, Osimhen stated, 'It's a disappointment. We didn't see a small opponent. Such opponents are difficult. We knew they would force it, and so it happened.' He further emphasized the need for his team to improve, saying, 'We need to wake up. We are experiencing disappointment. Let this be a wake-up call. We know that all the next matches will be difficult. We will continue on our way by taking lessons and correcting ourselves.' The draw came after Galatasaray surrendered their lead in dramatic fashion, with Osimhen initially putting the hosts ahead before Çorum scored twice in quick succession to take the lead. Osimhen later found the net again to secure a point for the champions. While pleased with his individual contribution, Osimhen stressed that Galatasaray must improve as a team if they are to compete on all fronts this season. 'It will be a tough season. We are aware of this as a team. I am ready to give my all for the club,' he said. Osimhen also praised the club's supporters for their continued backing, saying, 'Our fans give us incredible energy and they are always behind us. We also need to pay for that.' The striker remains focused on helping Galatasaray recover from their disappointing opening-day draw and build momentum for the demanding season ahead, including their Champions League campaign. When asked about transfer speculation surrounding his future, Osimhen refused to be distracted, saying, 'There are always rumours during transfer seasons. I will take care of my business. I'm focused on my work.'