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UCL: Osimhen scores as Galatasaray sink Lille 4-2

Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, scored as Galatasaray defeated Lille 4-2 in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday to claim their first three points of the campaign.

The Nigerian forward found the net in the 61st minute, registering his first Champions League goal of the season and his seventh across all competitions for the Turkish club.

Galatasaray made a flying start when Yunus Akgun opened the scoring in the second minute, giving the hosts an early advantage.

Lille responded through Aleksey Batrakov, who equalised in the 44th minute.

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The French side also benefited from a brace by 19-year-old Soriba Diaoune, who scored in the seventh and 39th minutes to put the visitors in a strong position.

After the break, Galatasaray fought back to regain control of the contest, with an own goal by Nabil Bentaleb helping the Turkish side restore their lead before Osimhen struck to extend their advantage.

The victory gives Galatasaray a valuable boost in their European campaign, while Osimhen will be looking to maintain his scoring form as the season progresses.

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