Osimhen Set for Liverpool Clash as UCL Round of 16 Draw Excites Nigerian Stars

3 minutes ago Musa Abdullahi

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is set for a high-stakes showdown against Liverpool FC after his club Galatasaray were drawn against the English giants in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League.

Osimhen had earlier admitted he was wary of facing Liverpool, particularly due to the intimidating atmosphere at Anfield and the club’s strong European pedigree. The matchup is expected to be one of the standout fixtures of the knockout stage.

The draw also presents major tests for other Nigerian players competing in Europe. Ademola Lookman will aim to continue his impressive continental form with Atalanta BC, while Nathan Tella and Bayer 04 Leverkusen face a tough path as the competition intensifies.

Football analysts say the fixtures highlight the growing influence of Nigerian stars in Europe’s elite tournament, with several players expected to play decisive roles for their clubs.

The first-leg matches are scheduled to begin in the coming weeks, with fans anticipating thrilling encounters as teams battle for places in the quarter-finals.