By Emeka Blast 
Today, Osimhen Put Napoli to Shame with a Dominant Performance
Victor Osimhen delivered a devastating blow to his former club Napoli today, scoring a sensational hat-trick in Galatasaray’s 4-3 thrashing of the Italian giants in their UEFA Champions League group stage match at RAMS Park. The 26-year-old Nigerian striker, who joined Galatasaray permanently in July 2025 after a successful loan spell, unleashed a performance for the ages, humiliating Napoli’s defense and reigniting the bad blood from his acrimonious departure. The match, dubbed “Osimhen’s Revenge” by fans, has sent shockwaves through European football, with social media exploding over the striker’s dominant display.
Osimhen opened the scoring in the 12th minute with a thunderous header from a corner, outmuscling Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo. He doubled his tally in the 34th minute, capitalizing on a defensive error by Amir Rrahmani to slot past Alex Meret. The hat-trick was completed in the 67th minute with a stunning long-range strike that curled into the top corner, leaving Meret rooted to the spot. Mauro Icardi added Galatasaray’s fourth in the 82nd minute, while Napoli’s consolation came from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in stoppage time. The victory propels Galatasaray to the top of Group E, while Napoli faces an uphill battle to qualify.
The performance was laced with controversy, as Osimhen celebrated his goals with pointed gestures toward the Napoli bench, including a shushing motion after his third. Post-match, Osimhen told Sky Sport Italia, “This is for all the disrespect. They mocked me, banished me, but look who’s laughing now.” His comments reference Napoli’s 2023 mocking TikTok video after his penalty miss and his 2024 exclusion from the squad amid failed transfers. Napoli manager Antonio Conte dismissed the display as “theatrics,” stating, “Osimhen’s talent is undeniable, but his attitude speaks volumes.”
Fans on X went wild, with @NaijaGist tweeting, “Osimhen just buried Napoli! Hat-trick revenge is sweet. #OsimhenHatTrick,” and @EagleEyeNG posting, “From banished to boss! Victor Osimhen humiliates his old club. Napoli in shambles. #GalatasarayNapoli.” Critics, like @TruthSeekerNG, noted, “Osimhen’s class on the pitch, but the celebrations were petty. Move on, king.”
The match highlights Osimhen’s resurgence at Galatasaray, where he has scored 12 goals in 8 games this season, justifying his €75 million transfer. Napoli, struggling in Serie A, now faces questions about letting him go, with former president Aurelio De Laurentiis under fire for the handling of Osimhen’s exit.
