Victor Osimhen will miss Galatasaray’s final league match of the season after receiving a second yellow card in the club’s 4‑2 home victory over Antalyaspor on Saturday. The booking, his fifth of the campaign, triggers an automatic suspension for the next Turkish Süper Lig fixture.
Osimhen, who scored twice in the Antalyaspor win, helped Galatasyard secure a fourth consecutive league title. The Nigerian international now boasts two Turkish league championships with the Istanbul side, having previously won the 2022‑23 season.
The suspension means Osimhen will be unavailable for Galatasaray’s last game, a derby against Kasımpaşa scheduled for Sunday at the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadium in Istanbul. Manager Okan Buruk will be without his leading striker as he looks to close the season on a positive note and preserve the maximum three points.
Kasımpaşa will enter the match hoping to capitalize on Galatasaray’s reduced attacking options. The Istanbul derby traditionally attracts significant attention, and both clubs will be eager to finish the campaign strongly.
Galatasaray’s title triumph was confirmed earlier this month, marking an unprecedented run of four straight Süper Lig crowns. Osimhen’s contributions have been pivotal, with his eight goals this season ranking among the top scorers in the league. His absence in the final match will test the depth of Buruk’s squad, which has relied heavily on the striker’s pace and finishing ability throughout the campaign.
The suspension also underscores the disciplinary regulations in Turkish football, where a player receiving two yellow cards in a single match is automatically barred from the subsequent league game. Osimhen’s fifth booking of the season reflects both his aggressive style and the intensity of Galatasaray’s title charge.
As the season draws to a close, Galatasaray will aim to maintain their unbeaten run in the league, while Kasımpaşa will look to secure a respectable finish. The outcome of the derby could influence final league positions and set the tone for both clubs heading into the offseason.
