Osimhen scores at his old club Lille, then shows them his heart
The Super Eagles striker refused to celebrate as Galatasaray won 4-2 for their first Champions League points.
By SitesNG Sports Desk · · 2 min read
Victor Osimhen went back to the Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Wednesday 21 October 2026 and scored, but he would not celebrate. After his 61st-minute goal sealed Galatasaray's 4-2 win at Lille, the Nigeria striker made a heart sign to the home supporters.
Lille were where Osimhen made his name in France: 18 goals in 38 appearances in 2019/20 before his move to Napoli. When he was substituted in the 85th minute, the crowd stood to applaud him.
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A wild first half
Yunus Akgün put Galatasaray ahead after 65 seconds, Soriba Diaoune scored twice for Lille, and it was 2-2 at half-time. Galatasaray's third, early in the second half, was finally recorded as an own goal. Osimhen then finished first time from Barış Alper Yılmaz's pass. A penalty awarded to him was overturned after a VAR review.
It was Galatasaray's first win of the league phase after two defeats. Next up in the Champions League is Stuttgart in Istanbul on 3 November. Read his full story on our Victor Osimhen profile.
Reporting by the SitesNG Sports Desk, based on reports from Africa Soccer, APA, Afrik-Foot, Flashscore, Legit.ng. Published 21 October 2026 in the African Sports News weekly edition of 23 October 2026.
