Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has hailed striker Victor Osimhen after his decisive goal fired Galatasaray to a stunning 1-0 victory over Liverpool in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
Osimhen scored from the penalty spot in the 16th minute, sealing Galatasaray’s first Champions League home win in seven years and handing Liverpool a night to forget as goalkeeper Alisson and striker Hugo Ekitike both limped off injured.
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Reacting after the match, Mikel Obi highlighted a dramatic moment when Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté resorted to holding Osimhen down to stop him.
“That moment killed the game for me — Konaté knew what Osimhen was capable of and held him down with all his might. I couldn’t stop laughing. Victor is not just a blessing to African football, but to world football,” Mikel said.
Mikel’s words echoed the sentiment of many fans and pundits, as Osimhen’s power, charisma and relentless style continue to elevate him among the most feared strikers in world football.
