Osimhen warns Galatasaray, sends message to Juventus ahead of Champions League playoff

Super Eagles star, Victor Osimhen has insisted that Galatasaray must deliver a near-perfect performance if they are to overcome Juventus in their UEFA Champions League playoff tie.

The two European heavyweights meet in the first leg tonight at RAMS Park in Istanbul, with the return fixture set for next Wednesday in Turin.

The winner of the two-legged encounter will secure a coveted spot in the Round of 16.

Speaking ahead of the highly anticipated clash, Osimhen acknowledged the magnitude of the challenge but expressed confidence in his team’s ambition to grow on the European stage.

“We are trying to grow on the international stage; we have signed other high-level players, and we want to achieve a good result in the Champions League,” Osimhen told La Gazzetta dello Sport.

“We are a well-known club in Turkey, but now we want to make our mark in Europe as well. Facing a top-level club like Juventus will be exciting,” he added.

However, the Nigerian striker stressed that total focus will be essential against the Serie A giants.

“We know we can’t afford to be distracted because every mistake against them can be very costly,” he warned.