The Digest:
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.
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.
Sources: Complete Sports, Soccernet
