WATCH: Victor Osimhen scores stunning bicycle kick goal for Galatasaray

Galatasaray easily defeated Antalyaspor on the road after Victor Osimhen took the place of two-goal hero Mauro Icardi. In Galatasaray's 3-0 victory over Antalyaspor, Nigerian and Super Eagles hero Victor Osimhen made an incredible comeback to action by scoring a breathtaking bicycle kick goal.

Mauro Icardi was substituted in the game by the Super Eagles attacker, who made an immediate impression on Saturday after being sidelined because of an injury following a two-goal performance during a 3-3 draw versus Kasimpasa. Osimhen was left off coach Austin Eguavoen's team for the forthcoming AFCON qualifiers versus Libya because of his injury, which prevented him from playing for his country.

But he came back earlier than expected, starting the game on the sidelines before replacing Icardi, who had previously scored twice to put Galatasaray ahead. Osimhen believed he scored with a spectacular strike less than three minutes after joining the game, but a VAR review rejected his goal for offside.

Relentlessly pushing forward, he eventually struck the backside of the net in stoppage time with a spectacular bicycle kick that rendered the goalie useless. After a protracted VAR review, the goal was finally declared, enabling Osimhen to join his teammates in celebrating.

🚨🚨| GOAL: WHAT A GOAL BY OSIMHEN!!!!!

Antalyasor 0-3 Galatasaray

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“The result was also good” : Galatasaray manager

Osimhen's goal was praised by commentators as a potential goal of the year, demonstrating his talent and will to help his team win. In addition to marking his comeback, Napoli loanee's outstanding performance solidified his place among Galatasaray's main players while they continue to aim for league triumph.

The Galatasaray head coach spoke after his side’s win as he said, “I am happy. It is my birthday. It coincided with the match, it coincided with a good match. The result was also good, 3 goals, 3 points. There was a record for winning away, we broke it. We continued our 3-goal average. We did not concede a goal. There is a lot to be happy about.”