Osimhen scores as Galatasaray defeat Lille 4-2 in Champions League thriller

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen scored a crucial second-half goal as Galatasaray came from behind to defeat Lille 4-2 in the UEFA Champions League league phase on Wednesday.

The Turkish champions recovered from a first-half deficit to secure all three points in an entertaining encounter in France, with six goals scored by both sides.

Galatasaray took the lead in the second minute through Yunus Akgün, who converted a rebound from close range after Baris Yilmaz’s cross caused problems in the Lille penalty area.

Lille responded five minutes later as Soriba Diaoune equalised in the seventh minute. The forward received a pass from Alexsandro, drove into the box and fired past Galat...