Europa League: Unfortunately My Strike Against PAOK Was Counted As An Own Goal- Osimhen

Europa League: Unfortunately My Strike Against PAOK Was Counted As An Own Goal- Osimhen

 Ibrahim Lateef

Despite providing his third assist in three matches Super Eagles ace Victor Osimhen has assured Galatasaray fans that his goal will come, reports BSNSports.com.ng. 

The wait for Osimhen's first goal seemed to over when he scored in Galatasaray's Europa League home win against Greek's PAOK on Wednesday night at the Rams Stadium. In the 48th minute, the former Napoli ace thought he had given Galatasaray the lead in Istanbul - with the final touch coming off PAOK and Ghana Black Stars defender Abdul Rahman Baba, for an own-goal. Osimhen, then provided as assist for Yunua Akgun to score for 2-1 in the 75th minute. The Nigerian told Galatasaray TV: "Unfortunately, my goal was counted as an own-goal again. My goal will also come. "The important thing is Galatasaray's win. I want to thank the fans as they are always with us." On his new teammates, "I have a very good relationship with Icardi and Batshuayi. We saw Icardi very experienced today he came in and finished the match. He is also a leader. He is a leader in training. Batshuayi is also a very good character. All my teammates are the same. I am very happy to be here."