UCL: Injured Osimhen Looses Penalty, Bassey Wins Big As Zaidu, Onyedika Feature For Teams

Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen was a surprise starter for Napoli in their 2022/23 Uefa Champions League opener.

A major headache for the former champions, Osimhen was fouled inside the 18-yard box to earn Napoli a penalty which he failed to convert.

The Nigeria international has been so instrumental to the Serie A outfit since his big money move little wonder Luciano Spalletti admitted that he could be given a chance to be the team's penalty taker.

Despite injury worry, he was given a chance as starter but was withdrawn before halftime after so much discomfort due to late fitness.

Napoli will be hoping to have their star man back as they resume back to Serie A actions at the weekend against Spezia.

Meanwhile, Rangers old boy, Calvin Bassey has helped his new side to a big win and a clean sheet against his former employers as they hammered the Scottish giant four goals to nil.

Paul Mukairu in his team's Uefa Champions League first match this season was an unused substitute as FC Copenhagen falls to Dortmund with fellow countryman, Akinkunmi Amoo out for the rest of the season after suffering a serious knee injury as stated by the club.

Elsewhere, Samson Tijani wasn’t available for selection as Red Bull Salzburg pulled a thrilling 1-1 draw against Serie A champions, A.C. Milan

Raphael Onyedika bossed the midfield as Club Brugge KV edged Bayer Leverkusen at home in a nervy 1-0 scoreline encounter.

Fortune Bassey’s Plzen was mauled by Barcelona as the Spanish giants flexed their muscle to seal a goal feast 5-1 victory.

Zaidu Sanusi’s Porto fought gallantly despite thier numerical disadvantage but w. stabbed by late Griezmann’s strike to win all three points for Athletico Madrid.