{
  "id": 17072054,
  "title": "Turkey: Osimhen closes in on Galatasaray’s all-time foreign goalscoring record",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/turkey-osimhen-closes-in-on-galatasarays-all-time-foreign-goalscoring",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T14:17:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/29/turkey-osimhen-closes-in-on-galatasarays-all-time-foreign-goalscoring-record/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Victor Osimhen is inching closer to Galatasaray's record for the most goals scored by a foreign player, according to DAILY POST. The Nigerian forward has netted 68 goals for the Turkish Super Lig club, placing him in third position on the list. Mauro Icardi, a former Argentine international, tops the chart with 77 goals, while Romanian legend Gheorghe Hagi stands in second place with 72 goals for Galatasaray. Osimhen bolstered his claim to the record with a brace in Galatasaray's 2-1 derby win over Fenerbahçe on Monday. The 27-year-old has had a stellar start to the season, scoring nine goals and providing three assists in nine appearances for his team. As his scoring prowess shows no signs of waning, Osimhen is likely eager to continue his ascent in the rankings and secure his place among Galatasaray's premier scorers.",
  "summary": "Victor Osimhen is edging closer to becoming Galatasaray’s all-time leading foreign goalscorer, DAILY POST reports. The Nigerian striker has scored 68 goals for the Turkish Super Lig giants, placing him third on the club’s all-time scoring list. Former Argentina international Mauro Icardi currently leads the ranking with 77 goals, while Romanian legend Gheorghe Hagi is […] Turkey: Osimhen closes…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}