Victor Osimhen’s wonder goal in the Super Lig remains one exciting overhead strike to watch over and over again, and it has left experts scrambling to compare it to one of the greatest goals in history.
But there’s more to this extraordinary moment than meets the eye, Footballrover reports.
In the closing stages of Galatasaray’s commanding 3-0 victory over Antalyaspor on October 19, Osimhen’s late substitution proved to be a masterstroke.
Coming on for Mauro Icardi in the 78th minute, the Nigerian striker delivered a goal that will be remembered for years to come.
Some things you can't explain. pic.twitter.com/bp4sHzT74H
— Galatasaray EN (@Galatasaray) October 19, 2024
It wasn’t just the goal itself, but how it was executed. Osimhen tricked his defender out of the way before launching an acrobatic overhead kick from a well-placed free kick by Hakim Ziyech.
The result? A strike that rocketed into football history.
Osimhen’s wonder goal rivals Ronaldo’s legendary feat
According to multiple sources in Turkey, including NTV, Osimhen’s wonder goal became only the second overhead kick in football history to surpass a height of 2.30 meters.
His strike reached an impressive 2.32 meters—just 0.06 meters shy of the all-time record held by Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Real Madrid icon’s 2.38-meter effort against Juventus in the 2018 Champions League is widely considered one of the greatest of all time.
For Osimhen, who had missed Galatasaray’s previous two matches due to injury, this goal marked a remarkable return to action.
OSIMHEN WITH A BICYCLE KICK 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯
— Galatasaray EN (@Galatasaray) October 19, 2024
His muscle strain kept him out of Nigeria’s recent Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, but his performance in this match proves he’s back and better than ever.
Reflecting on his goal, the Super Eagles star noted how allowing the ball to bounce made the shot easier, even as the defender closed in on him. His decision-making under pressure paid off brilliantly.
With six goal involvements in five matches, the African footballer of the year continues to shine in his Galatasaray stint.
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