In a pulsating İstanbul derby, Galatasaray emerged victorious over Fenerbahçe in a five-goal thriller, winning 3-2 thanks to late drama from Oluwatosin Demehin and Marie Ngah Manga.
Fenerbahçe had initially taken the lead through Jang Chang in the 19th minute.
Galatasaray responded before halftime when Andrea Staskova found the net in the 41st minute and then doubled her impact with another strike early in the second half (46’), putting the home side ahead 2-1.
As the match seemed to be slipping away from the visitors, Oluwatosin Demehin delivered a sublime equaliser in the 88th minute, sending the Galatasaray supporters into a frenzy.
Just when it looked like the derby might end in a draw, Marie Ngah Manga struck a dramatic winner in stoppage time (90+2’), completing a memorable turnaround.
The win keeps Galatasaray in the hunt for the title, closing the gap on leaders Fenerbahçe to just four points with the season entering its crucial stages.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
