Nigerian stars deliver mixed Champions League results: Usor assists, Osimhen wins, Lookman loses
Nigerian players recorded mixed fortunes in Tuesday's UEFA Champions League matches. Moses Usor provided an assist as LASK crushed Slovan Bratislava 4-0 in Austria, setting up Kasper Jørgensen's opener in the 19th minute before being substituted in the 75th minute. Victor Osimhen featured in Galatasaray's 2-0 home win over Stuttgart in Turkey, though Aleksey Batrakov scored both goals within 15 minutes while Osimhen missed chances. Ademola Lookman came on at half-time but couldn't prevent Atlético Madrid's 2-0 home loss to Bayern Munich in Spain, with Lennart Karl and Konrad Laimer scoring for the Germans.
Elsewhere, Manchester United staged a dramatic comeback to beat Roma 3-2 at Old Trafford after trailing 2-0, while Paris Saint-Germain thrashed Villarreal 6-0 and Barcelona dispatched Aston Villa 3-0. Inter Milan beat Feyenoord 3-0, and Bodø/Glimt drew 0-0 with Lille.
For Nigerian fans tracking European exports, Usor's assist continues his strong form, Osimhen's presence helps Galatasaray's campaign despite not scoring, and Lookman's limited minutes raise questions about his role under Diego Simeone. Which Nigerian player's performance matters most for their club's knockout prospects?