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Victor Osimhen’s assist helps Lille to a 1-0 away win over Lyon

Victor Osimhen and Nanitamo Ikone (Twitter/Lille)
Victor Osimhen and Nanitamo Ikone (Twitter/Lille)
Osimhen couldn't get on the scoresheet himself but he helped create Lille's winning goal.
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Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen turned the creator for Lille’s winning goal in their 1-0 win away at Lyon in the Ligue 1 on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. 

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Osimhen could not get on the scoresheet in the game but forced the Lyon goalkeeper to a good save with a powerful header from a cross by Renato Sanches in the 10th minute. 

Victor Osimhen (Twitter/Lille)
Victor Osimhen forced the Lyon goalkeeper to a save early in the game. (Twitter/Lille)

After a long stretch without a goal, Osimhen combined with Benjamin Andre before laying a pass to Nanitamo Ikone who slotted past Lyon goalkeeper for the game’s only goal. 

The 20-year-old striker now has three assists in 15 league games for Lille so far this season. He also has eight goals in the same competition. 

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