UCL: Osimhen scores as Galatasaray beat Lille 4-2
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen was on target as Galatasaray defeated Lille 4-2 to secure their first three points of the UEFA Champions League campaig Read More: https://punchng.com/ucl-osimhen-scores-as-galatasaray-beat-lille-4-2/
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen scored as Galatasaray edged out Lille 4-2, securing their first three points in the 2026 UEFA Champions League. Nigerian forward Osimhen scored his first goal of the season in the 61st minute, adding to his seven goals in all competitions for the Turkish club. Galatasaray took an early lead through Yunus Akgun's goal in the second minute, but Lille responded with a goal from Aleksey Batrakov in the 44th minute.
Galatasaray's young striker Soriba Diaoune netted twice in the first half, scoring once in the seventh minute and again in the 39th minute. Galatasaray regained the lead after the break, thanks to an own goal from Nabil Bentaleb, before Osimhen sealed the victory with his well-taken goal. The win is a significant boost for Galatasaray as they embark on their European campaign, and Osimhen will be eager to continue his impressive goal-scoring form throughout the season.
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