Nigerian stars experienced a night of contrasts in the UEFA Champions League. While Ademola Lookman inspired a famous victory, Victor Osimhen endured a frustrating evening as the group stage concluded.Read Full Original
Key Points:
Ademola Lookman played the full match in Atalanta’s 1-0 home victory over Chelsea, proving a constant threat.
Victor Osimhen returned for Galatasaray but failed to score in a 1-0 away defeat to Monaco, marked by a physical defence.
Igoh Ogbu completed the match for Slavia Prague in a 3-0 loss to Tottenham, conceding a penalty for the third goal.
Bruno Onyemaechi remained an unused substitute in Olympiakos’s 1-0 win over Kairat Almaty.
Lookman registered three shots and maintained high involvement, driving his team’s attacking play.
Osimhen managed five shots but was isolated, with Galatasaray now sitting 17th in the league phase.
The results highlight the varying fortunes and challenges Nigerian exports face at Europe’s elite level.Read Full Original
Sources: Complete Sports, Soccernet