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Turkey: Osimhen makes history, equals Gomis, Icardi’s records after winning title

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Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, on Sunday made history after scoring a goal in his side’s 3-0 win over Kayserispor at Rams Park.

The Nigerian international scored in the 26th minute to mark his 25th goal in 29 league appearances this season as he strengthens his lead in the race for the Turkish Super Lig Golden Boot.

According to Opta, Osimhen is now the third foreign football player in Galatasaray’s history to score 25 goals in a Super Lig season, after the likes of Bafetimbi Gomis in the 2017-18 campaign and Mauro Icardi in the 2023-24 season.

The Super Eagles striker is currently the top scorer in the Turkish Super Lig this season with 25 goals to his name.

The Napoli loanee has four goals ahead of Krzysztof Piątek, who sits second with 21 goals.

The 26-year-old has netted 36 goals and provided eight assists in 40 appearances for Galatasaray so far this season.

Meanwhile, the victory against Kayserispor secured the league title for Galatasaray in front of their home fans.

Galatasaray have eight points lead on top of the Turkish Super Lig table.

They are ahead of second position Fenerbahçe with just two games remaining to complete the season.

Galatasaray have 89 points, while Fenerbahçe have 81 points.

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Club World Cup: Liam Delap speaks after providing assist on Chelsea debut

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New Chelsea striker, Liam Delap, has expressed his happiness at making his debut for the club.

Delap arrived from Ipswich Town this summer after the Blues triggered his 30million release clause.

Enzo Maresca started the 22-year-old on the bench for their Club World Cup opener against Los Angeles FC on Monday.

Delap came on with Chelsea leading 1-0 thanks to Pedro Neto and laid on the assist for the second scored for Enzo Fernandez in the 79th minute.

Speaking after the game, Delap told Channel 5: “It’s a really happy feeling for me. I’m so excited to be here and to play my first game and be able to contribute is a good feeling.

“The team have welcomed me really well. I have only had a few sessions here but I am excited for more.”

On if we can expect to see more assists from him, he added: “Yes of course it is good to help the team but I want to score some as well.”

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Club World Cup: We’ve never won it before – Vinicius rates Real Madrid’s chances

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Real Madrid winger, Vinicius Junior, has expressed confidence that his team will win this year’s FIFA Club World Cup.

According to the Brazilian, the new Club World Cup expanded format is the only title that the Los Blancos have never won before.

According to him, Xabi Alonso’s side are eager to win it because people never forget the first one.

Speaking ahead of Real Madrid’s first Club World Cup tie with Al-Hilal on Wednesday, Vinicius said as quoted by Madrid Xtra: “We are eager to win this first Club World Cup because people never forget the first one.

“It’s the only title Real Madrid doesn’t have. We are going for it,” he stated.

Real Madrid are in Group H of the Club World Cup, taking place in the USA.

The Spanish LaLiga giants will also face Pachuca and RB Salzburg in the group stage.

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Transfer: Tottenham Hotspur interested in Onyedika

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Super Eagles midfielder, Raphael Onyedika is on the radar of Premier League club, Tottenham Hotspur.

The London club are trying to beef up their squad following the arrival of new manager Thomas Frank.

Frank have reportedly demanded for six new signings.

Onyedika has been linked with a move away from Belgian Pro League outfit, Club Brugge this summer.

The 24-year-old caught the eye with his impressive displays in the UEFA Champions League.

The defensive midfielder helped Club Brugge win the Belgian Cup.

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