Overview
- Victor Osimhen scored in extra time in Turin to help eliminate Juventus 7-5 on aggregate after the Italians forced an additional 30 minutes despite going down to 10 men.
- Speaking to CBS Sports, the Nigerian striker said he would “like to escape Liverpool” in the draw, calling a potential meeting with the Reds “some sort of revenge.”
- Because Galatasaray finished 20th in the league phase, they will face English opposition in the next round, with Liverpool or Tottenham among the possible opponents.
- Football Italia reports Napoli inserted a 24-month clause when selling Osimhen to Galatasaray that restricts a move back to Serie A and includes hefty penalty fees, with a reported sell-on attached.
- Former Manchester United coach Benni McCarthy said United removed Osimhen from their shortlist due to Afcon timing concerns, illustrating how international scheduling has influenced striker recruitment.