Super Eagles stars Victor Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze delivered standout performances for their respective clubs on Saturday, helping secure crucial victories, according to Soccernet.ng.
Samuel Chukwueze, who has faced criticism over his inconsistent form since joining AC Milan, was handed a surprise start in their Serie A clash against Udinese at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium. Chukwueze silenced his doubters early in the match, scoring a well-taken goal to give Milan the lead. The buildup saw Christian Pulisic make a brilliant run down the left flank, cutting inside before delivering a precise pass to Chukwueze, who was positioned just outside the box. The Nigerian forward coolly slotted the ball into the net, marking his first goal for the Rossoneri.
Milan dominated the game early on but were dealt a blow in the 29th minute when Tijjani Reijnders was shown a red card, leaving them to play with 10 men. Despite Udinese gaining some momentum, they were unable to break through Milan’s defense. Chukwueze’s overall performance was impressive—he was lively going forward and made significant contributions defensively. Milan held on for a 1-0 victory, with Chukwueze earning the Man of the Match honors.
Meanwhile, in Turkey, Victor Osimhen made a triumphant return to action for Galatasaray after recovering from an injury. Though he didn’t start the match against Antalyaspor, Osimhen was introduced in the 78th minute with his team already leading 2-0. The Nigerian striker wasted no time making an impact, finding the back of the net just three minutes after his introduction, though the goal was ruled offside.
Undeterred, Osimhen eventually got his moment of brilliance in stoppage time, scoring a spectacular overhead kick to seal a 3-0 victory for Galatasaray. With his dynamic performance, Osimhen is expected to start in their next match.
Both Chukwueze and Osimhen’s contributions were vital for their clubs, reinforcing their status as key players for both AC Milan and Galatasaray.
