By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen provided an assist as Galatasaray beat Liverpool 1-0 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 encounter at the RAMs Park.
The striker’s header was slotted into the net by Mario Lemina seventh minute.
Osimhen had a goal ruled out for offside in the 63rd minute.
The Nigeria international has so far registered seven goals, and three assists in nine appearances in the competition this season.
Liverpool also had a goal chalked off for handball in the second half.
The two teams will clash in the second leg next week Wednesday.
Read Also:
- What Does the Minister of Power Want? By Sufuyan Ojeifo
- FG approves textbooks for Nigerian schools, introduces QR tracking system
- Eguavoen unveils squad for Super Falcons’ 2028 Olympics qualifier against Comoros
- Commissioner, four others arrested over Deputy Director’s death
- Three Nigerians killed in South Africa within four days — Consulate reveals
