Henry Onyekuru Strike To Secure League Title For Galatasaray

Super Eagles forward Henry Onyekuru scores the winner as Galatasaray defeated Istanbul Basaksehir 2-1 to win the 2018-19 Turkish Super Lig title.

Rijad Bajic’s effort in the 17th minute broke the deadlock at the Turk Telekom Stadium to put Istanbul Basaksehir ahead but the hosts proved their resilience in the second half.

Two minutes after the restart, Feghouli scored the equaliser for Galatasaray before Onyekuru grabbed the match-winning goal in the 67th minute.

Galatasaray won the league after gathering 69 points from 33 games, three points more than Istanbul Basaksehir with a game to go. When points are tied, the Turkish league uses the head-to-head record instead of goal difference so Galatasaray’s title is confirmed.

Henry Onyekuru is part of Super Eagles provisional 25-man squad for the AFCON as camp opens on the 2nd of June, 2019.