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Edition: Wednesday, 21 October 2026

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Osimhen scores as Galatasaray beat Lille 4-2 in the Champions League! ⚽🔥

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen was on target as Galatasaray came from behind to beat Lille 4-2 on Wednesday! With the game level at 2-2 at half-time, Galatasaray went back in front after the break, and Osimhen made it 4-2 in the 61st minute. It's his first Champions League goal this season and his seventh in all competitions for the Turkish champions, and the win gave Galatasaray their first three points of this season's Champions League campaign 🇳🇬

. Wednesday 21 October 2026, UEFA Champions League league phase; Punch and Vanguard reported the same day.

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