Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen scores for Lille in his Ligue 1 debut

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen scores for Lille in his Ligue 1 debut

Super Eagles young star Victor Osimhen has opened his French Ligue 1 account with a beautiful goal to give Lille the lead against Nantes.

The 20-year-old striker who struggled last summer to get a new club after failing a trial Belgian clubs due to malaria that had affected his health. Charleroi took the gamble and he repaid them with 20 goals last season.

As a result of his exploits in Belgium, Lille signed him for £11m this summer and he has scored his first of many in his French Ligue 1 debut.

And what a way to announce yourself.

Watch the beautiful goal below:

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— Le R1T (@le_r1t) August 11, 2019

Insane goal by Victor Osimhen. Long ball over the top, chest control, and then finish. Whew pic.twitter.com/4uZNRgBmHC

— Billy M (@Wideoverload) August 11, 2019