Osimhen supports Günay Güvenç after Galatasaray’s Turkish Cup defeat, urging unity following goalkeeper’s costly error against Gençlerbirliği

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has publicly backed teammate Günay Güvenç following a costly error that contributed to Galatasaray’s elimination from the Turkish Cup on Wednesday, April 24, 2026, in Istanbul.

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The Turkish giants suffered a surprising 2-0 defeat to Gençlerbirliği S.K. at the quarter-final stage, ending their title defence in a result that shocked supporters and analysts alike.

Goalkeeper Günay Güvenç endured a difficult evening after two key mistakes directly influenced the outcome of the match at RAMS Park.

The experienced shot-stopper initially failed to hold a routine save, allowing Fıratcan Üzüm to react quickest and score the opener shortly after the restart.

His night worsened when he misjudged a corner kick, spilling the ball into the path of Adama Traoré, who converted to double Gençlerbirliği’s lead.

Following the final whistle, sections of the home crowd expressed frustration, with boos directed at the goalkeeper. Güvenç was visibly emotional and was later consoled by teammates on the pitch.

In a show of solidarity, Osimhen took to social media to defend his teammate, stressing the importance of unity within the squad during difficult moments.

He described mistakes as part of football and insisted they should not define a player’s commitment or contribution to the team.

Osimhen also called for collective responsibility, urging supporters to continue backing the squad as they shift focus back to their league campaign.

The Nigerian striker’s message has been widely viewed as a leadership moment within the dressing room, especially as Galatasaray aim to recover quickly from the setback.

The only positive for the club was Osimhen’s return from injury, having missed several matches prior to the cup fixture.

Galatasaray now turn their attention to a crucial league encounter against rivals Fenerbahçe S.K. at RAMS Park on Sunday, a fixture that could have major implications for the title race.

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The club currently leads the Super Lig standings with 71 points, holding a four-point advantage over Fenerbahçe with just four matches remaining.