Osimhen scores against former club as Galatasaray beat Lille 4-2

Victor Osimhen scored against his former club Lille as Galatasaray claimed an impressive 4-2 victory in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.

The Super Eagles striker struck in the 61st minute, helping Galatasaray secure all three points in an entertaining six-goal contest against the French side he represented during the 2019-20 season.

Osimhen joined Lille for the 2019-20 campaign and made a strong impression in France, scoring 18 goals in 38 appearances. He subsequently moved to Napoli, where his reputation continued to rise.

His latest goal provided another example of the Nigerian forward’s attacking quality and proved an important contribution as Galatasaray recorded a valuable away win in European competition.

Osimhen makes impact against former club

The match carried added significance for Osimhen because of his previous time with Lille, but the striker maintained his focus on helping his current team achieve victory.

Galatasaray’s performance and result represent a major boost to their Champions League campaign. Osimhen’s goal also underlined his importance to the Turkish club as they continue their European pursuit.

For Lille, the defeat was a disappointing result on home soil. Galatasaray were more clinical in front of goal during a match that produced six goals and sustained attacking entertainment.

Osimhen’s latest European contribution will also be encouraging for Nigerian football fans, who continue to follow the striker’s performances at the highest level.