The Digest:
Victor Osimhen’s stunning hat-trick for Galatasaray not only sealed a 3-0 victory over Ajax but also cost opposing coach John Heitinga his job, underscoring the Nigerian striker’s growing influence on European fortunes.
Key Points:
- Ajax fired coach John Heitinga immediately after the team’s fourth straight Champions League loss.
- Osimhen scored a perfect hat-trick with a header and two penalty conversions.
- The defeat left Ajax bottom of their group with zero points and 14 goals conceded.
- Assistant Fred Grim has taken temporary charge of the struggling Dutch giants.
- Ajax also sits fourth in the Eredivisie, compounding a difficult season.
- Osimhen’s performance highlighted his world-class finishing and composure under pressure.
- The result positions Galatasaray strongly in the Champions League group stage.
In a display of individual brilliance with collective consequences, Osimhen reminded European football that his goals can reshape games and coaching careers.
Sources: Score Nigeria
