UCL: Osimhen Talks Up Galatasaray’s Win Against Lille

Victor Osimhen has expressed delight following Galatasaray’s impressive 4-2 away victory over Lille in the UEFA Champions League.

The Turkish Super Lig champions secured the win against the striker’s former club at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Tuesday night.

Osimhen was among the goalscorers, finding the back of the net to seal the victory for Okan Buruk’s side. The strike marked his first goal in the Champions League this season.

Yunus Akgün also got on the scoresheet, while Aleksei Batrakov and Nabil Bentaleb, who scored an own goal, were also involved in the encounter’s goals.

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Osimhen Hails Impressive Victory

The Nigeria international, who was named Man of the Match, expressed satisfaction with Galatasaray’s performance while acknowledging the challenge posed by the French side.

“I love this stadium. The fans are incredible. We had a tough match. I’m very happy for our team; we won. I also wish Lille good luck in their next matches,” Osimhen was quoted as saying on Galatasaray’s official website.

“Lille players are very tough. They even took the lead. We managed to win the match together as a team. I’m happy we got the three points.”

Galatasaray will now turn their attention to their next Champions League fixture, where they are scheduled to host Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart at the RAMS Park on Tuesday, November 3.

By Adeboye Amosu

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