The Digest:
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been overlooked for the UEFA Champions League Player of the Week award despite a historic hat-trick for Galatasaray against Ajax, raising questions about fan voting and recognition for standout performances.
Key Points
- Osimhen scored a perfect hat-trick with a header and two penalties in Galatasaray’s 3-0 win over Ajax.
- He was the only player to net a hat-trick in the matchweek, breaking multiple club records.
- Manchester City’s Phil Foden won the fan-voted award, with Osimhen finishing second.
- This marks the second consecutive gameweek Osimhen has been snubbed for a major UEFA honor.
- He was previously excluded from the Team of the Week despite a brace against Bodo/Glimt.
- Osimhen was included in this week’s Champions League Team of the Week as a consolation.
- The Nigerian striker now leads the Champions League goalscoring charts this season.
While individual accolades elude him, Osimhen’s consistent match-winning contributions continue to solidify his reputation as one of Europe’s most lethal strikers.
Sources: Soccernet
