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Osimhen Scores First Champions League Goal as Galatasaray Beat Lille

By Trending9ja Staff • • 2 min read

Victor Osimhen

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen ended his UEFA Champions League goal drought as Galatasaray came from behind to beat Lille 4-2 on Wednesday night.

The Nigerian international, facing his former club, was on the scoresheet in a thrilling encounter at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy. The result gives Galatasaray a much-needed boost in the league phase.

Osimhen has been in strong form since returning from injury and is expected to be available for Nigeria’s upcoming AFCON 2027 qualifiers.

Sources: The Nation • Naija News • UEFA

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