Victor Osimhen scores, Chuba Akpom shines in Ajax European League win over Galatasaray

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Victor Osimhen’s last-gasp goal was not enough as Ajax claimed a 2-1 win over Galatasaray in the last group match of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday.

Bertrand Traore was at the end of Chuba Akpom’s blocked attempt to break the deadlock for the host in the 23rd minute.

Kian Fitz-Jim doubled the advantage for the Dutch side in the 58th minute at the Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam.

With the time running out for the Turkish side, Osimhen came good for the team with a late goal.

He gathered the ball off a rebound inside the box and fired home in the additional minutes of the second half.

The goal was Osimhen’s fifth in the Europa League this season with an assist for Galatasaray.

Both sides finished the group stage with 13 points apiece after eight games.

They will play in the Round of 16 Playoffs to stand any chance of remaining in the competition.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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