Osimhen moved to tears by family tifo as Galatasaray beat Liverpool 1-0 | OneFootball

A profoundly human moment framed Galatasaray’s Champions League win as Osimhen’s family tribute took centre stage in a 1-0 first leg defeat of Liverpool at RAMS Park.

According to Turkish-Football.com, the North Tribune unfurled a vast choreography for the striker before kick-off, moving him to tears.

The artwork showed him walking with his young daughter, alongside a portrait of his late mother. Along the base ran the message, "We are family and family is everything". Chants of his name filled the ground as the forward, visibly emotional, saluted the stands.

On the pitch Galatasaray started quickly. Within seven minutes Osimhen won a crucial aerial duel and Mario Lemina headed the only goal, giving the hosts a 1-0 advantage over Arne Slot’s Liverpool.

After the final whistle Osimhen returned carrying his daughter, sharing a lap of appreciation and acknowledging every corner of the stadium.

Since his 2024 move from Napoli he has become a cultural figure in Istanbul. The loss of his father in 2020 has shaped a family-first outlook that resonates with supporters, who say he feels like a brother and that he is home.

Source: Turkish-Football.com